Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family
The Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $55,647, including grants to organizations in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, New York, California, and Connecticut.
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family at a glance
In short: Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family gave $56K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,647
- +675.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +633.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,529
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (58% 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 Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family
- How to Apply
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The final filing listed Sheila Chamovitz c/o A. F. McGervey as the contact, stated that there was no prescribed format, and specified that grants were limited to qualified tax-exempt organizations. These are filing instructions, not confirmed current procedures.
- Review Cycle
- The final filing stated that there were no submission deadlines; this is not confirmed as current.
- Deadline
- The final filing stated that there were no submission deadlines; this is not confirmed as current.
- Contact
Application contact: Sheila Chamovitz Co A F Mcgervey
Mailing address: 5329 Brownsville Road, 5329 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: (412) 653-6101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beth Shalom ($10K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (58%), Washington, DC (22%), New York (7%), California (4%), and Connecticut (4%). These figures describe the locations of recipients in that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family gives
- Giving grew 1213% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,630 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association of PGH Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Congregation Dor Hadash Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Na'amat USA Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ad Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Services Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| B'nai B'rith International Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | — | $103 | $55,647 | $55,647 | 22 | $55,647 | $3 | $2,104 |
| 2023 | $55,544 | $6 | $7,180 | $7,180 | 3 | $7,180 | $6 | $2,980 |
| 2022 | $62,718 | $-551 | $7,518 | $6,218 | 3 | $7,518 | $162 | $3,785 |
| 2021 | $70,787 | $11,234 | $5,021 | $4,238 | 15 | — | $10,451 | $4,252 |
| 2020 | $64,574 | $12,759 | $4,827 | $4,827 | 13 | — | $12,759 | $3,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 include support for congregations and other organizations, with all listed grants designated unrestricted.
The grantee descriptions illustrate the kinds of work supported. The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh says it provides interest-free loans to support financial stability and opportunity. The National Council of Jewish Women says it works to improve quality of life for women, children, and families through service, advocacy, and education. The Jewish Association on Aging describes its work as providing residential, health, and home-care services to older adults. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says its mission is to pursue lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $55,647. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $10,000 to Congregation Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh; $7,630 to Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC; and $5,000 each to the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh and the American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia. These grants were designated unrestricted.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no prescribed application format, no submission deadlines, and a restriction that grants be made only to qualified tax-exempt organizations. Because that filing is marked final, these details are historical and should not be treated as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila Chamovitz, Julia Chamovitz, and Max Chamovitz as trustees.
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Chamovitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Chamovitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Chamovitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family
How much does Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family give each year?
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family gave $56K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's typical grant size?
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,529, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family give grants?
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's largest grantees?
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beth Shalom ($10,000), Adas Israel Congregation ($7,630) and Hebrew Free Loan Association of PGH ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for congregations and other organizations, with all listed grants designated unrestricted. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family?
The final filing listed Sheila Chamovitz c/o A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's EIN?
Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1409268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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