The Rhoda and David Chase Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1997 in Connecticut. Based in Hartford, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$892K
-9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$886K
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
59
-1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a public website or published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports:
- Jewish causes (the largest giving area)
- Higher education
- Health and medical research
- Human services and social services
- Arts and culture
- Civic affairs
- Children and youth
- Community development and housing (particularly in the Hartford area)
The foundation was founded by David Chase, a Holocaust survivor and founder of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and his wife Rhoda, who continues to direct the foundation's work.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** Not publicly documented. The foundation maintains a low profile and does not publish formal application guidelines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary: Hartford, Connecticut and surrounding region
- Secondary: Connecticut statewide, New York, and Florida
- National: Selective support for national organizations, particularly those focused on Jewish causes and Israel-related work
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $891,660
- Total Giving: $885,568
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $980,000
- Total Liabilities: $4,580
- Revenue: $709,000
- Expenses: $813,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $891,660 | $979,583 | $1,083,928 |
| Revenue | $828,354 | $709,002 | $504,317 |
| Expenses | $918,343 | $812,762 | $507,141 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $900,922 | $804,475 | $498,450 |
| Net Investment Income | $39,545 | $143,280 | $61,277 |
| Distributable Amount | $56,617 | $71,297 | $96,575 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder & Steward: Rhoda Chase continues to direct the foundation following the death of her husband, David Chase.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHODA L CHASE | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHERYL A CHASE | DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE VICE PR | 1 | — |
| THERESA A LALIBERTE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN P REDDING | DIRECTOR/VP/ASST SEC/TREAS | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported Hartford Hospital's work on movement disorders, demonstrating ongoing commitment to health-related initiatives in the Hartford region. The foundation continues its pattern of supporting established grantees across Jewish causes, education, health, and community development sectors.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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