The Chaime Foundation
The Chaime Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Meridian, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $91K.
The Chaime Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chaime Foundation gave $87K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,366
- +177.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,481
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,074,817
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chaime Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($29K). Together the top 7 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chaime Foundation gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $87K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | Area of Greatest Need | $29,366 |
| Kenya Keys Lake Oswego, WA | Area of Greatest Need | $23,000 |
| Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, CA | Area of Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| Ministry of Maat Inc Kingston, NY | Area of Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| Alameda Emergency Food Alameda, CA | Area of Greatest Need | $5,000 |
| Rhythmix Alameda, CA | Area of Greatest Need | $5,000 |
| Rooted Theater Company Inc Brooklyn, NY | Area of Greatest Need | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,074,817 | $94,481 | $94,824 | $87,366 | 7 | $90,187 | $90,851 | $144,895 |
| 2023 | $2,726,686 | $97,291 | $40,194 | $31,511 | 2 | $33,739 | $90,761 | $125,578 |
| 2022 | $2,491,348 | $581,816 | $48,289 | $45,000 | 3 | $47,305 | $177,062 | $118,384 |
| 2021 | $1,341,830 | $2,207,542 | $60,007 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,007 | — | $4,455 |
| 2020 | — | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 2 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chaime Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chaime Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris M. Elton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Fink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Chaime Foundation
How much does The Chaime Foundation give each year?
The Chaime Foundation gave $87K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 2 grants.
What is The Chaime Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chaime Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,481, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chaime Foundation give grants?
The Chaime Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (26%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alameda, CA (2 grants).
Does The Chaime Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Chaime Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Area of Greatest Need" (7 grants).
Who are The Chaime Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chaime Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($29,366), Kenya Keys ($23,000) and Oakland School for the Arts ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chaime Foundation?
The Chaime Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (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 is The Chaime Foundation?
The Chaime Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Meridian, ID. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Chaime Foundation's EIN?
The Chaime Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6331791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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