Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation
The Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it reported 245 grants totaling $717,086, including support for congregations, religious institutions, and other charitable organizations.
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation gave $717K across 245 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $717,086
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 245
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,927
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,567,321
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207-8417
Phone: (718) 485-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Fund of Israel ($44K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,091 grants of 1,104 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 23% to recipients in New Jersey. Recipients in Maryland received 3%; Florida and Illinois each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 245 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $717K (2024) to $3.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 245 grants totaling $717K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Operating Supports | $43,800 |
| American Friends of Hebron Yeshiva New York, NY | General Operating Supports | $41,000 |
| YDE Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Supports | $40,000 |
| Kollel International Lakewood, NJ | General Operating Supports | $34,000 |
| Congregation Beit Yosef of Deal Inc Deal, NJ | General Operating Supports | $25,000 |
| Mazkeret Halfon Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Supports | $19,500 |
| Congregation 3PRI Hooretz Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Supports | $15,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas T'zedakah V'chesed Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Supports | $14,000 |
| Congregation Supporters of Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Supports | $11,000 |
| Oheb Shalom Pikesvile, MD | General Operating Supports | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,567,321 | $510,177 | $722,523 | $717,086 | 245 | $722,249 | $10,177 | $23,050 |
| 2023 | $1,779,667 | $3,637,496 | $2,019,905 | $2,019,150 | 292 | $2,019,900 | $7,491 | $38,912 |
| 2022 | $162,076 | $1,749,052 | $2,976,001 | $2,975,751 | 252 | $2,976,001 | $416 | $58,180 |
| 2021 | $1,389,025 | $1,004,197 | $1,744,542 | $1,744,109 | 315 | $1,744,109 | $4,197 | $54,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for congregations and other organizations. Among its grantees, an individual recipient Institutions says it promotes Torah by funding educational programs and study; American Friends of Yad Yemin says it funds religious education institutions in the United States and abroad. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 245 grants totaling $717,086. Grants ranged from $18 to $43,800, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants included $43,800 to Central Fund of Israel, $41,000 to American Friends of Hebron Yeshiva, $40,000 to YDE, and $34,000 to Kollel International. Each was listed as general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $6,000 to Rodef Chesed, which says it distributes funds to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations; $5,000 to an individual recipient Institutions; $3,600 to Yeshiva Building Fund, which says it provides grants, financial assistance, and loans to organizations engaged in charitable, religious, educational, and other activities; and $3,000 to American Friends of Yad Yemin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Chehebar as president, Gabriel Y Chehebar as vice president, and Abraham Y Chehebar as treasurer.
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation is led by Joseph Chehebar, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Chehebar
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Y. Chehebar
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Y. Chehebar
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation
How much does Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation give each year?
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation gave $717K across 245 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 292 grants.
What is Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,927, across 245 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation give grants?
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (123 grants), Lakewood, NJ (35 grants), New York, NY (11 grants) and Monsey, NY (9 grants).
Does Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (245 of 245) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Fund of Israel ($43,800), American Friends of Hebron Yeshiva ($41,000) and YDE ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation?
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $722K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for congregations and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's EIN?
Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3388342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Joseph Chehebar Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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