Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC
Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC is a private foundation, based in Great Neck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $71K.
Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC at a glance
In short: Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -43.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +182.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chernow Fund Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 15% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $324K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chernow Fund Inc Great Neck, NY | General Charitable | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $54,530 | $98,832 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,250 | $70,596 | $326,391 |
| 2024 | $3,836,105 | $-132,897 | $164,158 | $88,500 | 5 | $88,500 | $79,426 | $290,297 |
| 2023 | $4,145,494 | $46,214 | $245,197 | $139,800 | 9 | $185,242 | $2,121,663 | $233,506 |
| 2022 | $2,209,074 | $60,190 | $150,483 | $36,000 | 4 | $34,500 | $205,367 | $294,992 |
| 2021 | $2,038,207 | $60,022 | $471,817 | $323,800 | 27 | — | $107,237 | $258,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC reported a distributable amount of $326K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Streim
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Martin P. Krasner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Deborah A. Lempert
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward Streim (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Martin P Krasner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC
How much does Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC give each year?
Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 5 grants.
Where does Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC operate?
Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
How much is Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC reported a distributable amount of $326K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC's EIN?
Michael Chernow Trust FBO Charity CCC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6758226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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