Paul & Elaine Chervinsky
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky is a private foundation based in Newton, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including senior services, a university, a zoo, museums, and religious and community organizations.
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky at a glance
In short: Paul & Elaine Chervinsky gave $406K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $406,249
- +68.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,448
- +72.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,303,184
- +42.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (24 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul & Elaine Chervinsky
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31 Magnolia Avenue, Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 930-0211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul & Elaine Chervinsky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hebrew Senior Life ($200K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 212 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 3% to recipients in New York. The listed grants also include recipients in Illinois, California, and New Jersey, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul & Elaine Chervinsky open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 43 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2020) to $406K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $406K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Senior Life Roslindale, MA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Umass Dartmouth Dartmouth, MA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoological Society New Bedford, MA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton, MA | General Fund | $5,108 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Tifereth Israel New Bedford, MA | General Fund | $3,990 |
| Baker Center for Children Boston, MA | General Fund | $3,160 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Center, NY | General Fund | $2,600 |
| Anti Defammation League New York, NY | General Fund | $2,500 |
| BC Law Newton, MA | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $6,303,184 | $2,328,884 | $443,723 | $406,249 | 43 | $416,749 | $492,971 | $436,539 |
| 2024 | $4,420,331 | $275,562 | $300,611 | $241,307 | 44 | $251,822 | $254,455 | $341,855 |
| 2023 | $4,441,173 | $1,035,913 | $425,159 | $392,837 | 40 | $400,662 | $1,017,233 | $303,471 |
| 2022 | $3,830,419 | $265,079 | $347,902 | $317,357 | 40 | $324,582 | $175,749 | $327,112 |
| 2021 | $3,913,242 | $485,501 | $366,385 | $322,212 | 45 | — | $314,044 | $315,550 |
| 2020 | $3,794,126 | $610,747 | $128,596 | $79,085 | 43 | — | $123,773 | $230,130 |
| 2019 | $3,730,143 | $452,088 | $190,646 | $151,755 | 48 | — | $407,421 | $205,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Elaine Chervinsky reported a distributable amount of $437K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Hebrew SeniorLife describes its mission as honoring older adults and promoting their independence, dignity, and choice, with special responsibility for people most dependent on care. Buttonwood Park Zoological Society says it promotes and supports the zoo and provides educational and recreational opportunities that foster commitment to the environment and conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $406,249. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $200,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $200,000 to Hebrew Senior Life, $100,000 to UMass Dartmouth, and $50,000 to Buttonwood Park Zoological Society; each was listed for general fund support. Other grants included $5,108 to Temple Emanuel, $5,000 to New Bedford Whaling Museum, and $3,160 to Baker Center for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Chervinsky, Gerald Chervinsky, Debra Moll, and Jonathan Moll as trustees. Paul Chervinsky is listed as deceased on January 21, 2025.
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Moll
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Chervinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Moll
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Chervinsky (2019–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 1/21/2025
- Former: Elaine Chervinsky (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Paul & Elaine Chervinsky
How much does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky give each year?
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky gave $406K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $241K across 44 grants.
What is Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's typical grant size?
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,448, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul & Elaine Chervinsky that year got $1K on average.
Where does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky give grants?
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky gives mostly in Massachusetts: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), New Bedford, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Newton, MA (3 grants).
Does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's largest grantees?
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's largest 2025 grantees include Hebrew Senior Life ($200,000), Umass Dartmouth ($100,000) and Buttonwood Park Zoological Society ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul & Elaine Chervinsky?
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $437K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul & Elaine Chervinsky?
The foundation 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 Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's EIN?
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3214315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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