The Chancellor Foundation Inc
The Chancellor Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Its 2019 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, research, youth development, arts, humanitarian, and rehabilitation organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2019, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Chancellor Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chancellor Foundation Inc gave $17K across 21 grants in 2019 (avg $807.952), top state New York. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $16,967
- Grants made (2019)
- 21
- Average grant
- $808
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $3,421
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Chancellor Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Dinetz 1034 Skyland Dr PO Box 10994, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: (212) 605-3115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chancellor Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($6K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2019 grants went to recipients in New York (39% of grant dollars), California (26%), New Jersey (21%), Texas (9%), and Oklahoma (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 21 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Religious | $6,000 |
| Weequahic High School Alumni Association Newark, NJ | Educational | $3,500 |
| North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation Tahoe Vista, CA | Religious | $3,294 |
| My Possibilities Plano, TX | Educational | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Research | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Research | $500 |
| Camp Taylor Inc Salida, CA | Youth Development | $350 |
| Corp of the Fine Arts Museums San Francisco, CA | Fine Arts | $200 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Humanitarian | $200 |
| Capital Public Radio Sacramento, CA | Educational | $180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,421 | $20,014 | $20,367 | $16,967 | 21 | $651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chancellor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $651 for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, My Possibilities describes its mission as providing continued learning and pre-vocational training to increase independence and quality of life for adults with special needs. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center describes its mission as advancing cancer prevention, treatment, and cures through patient care, outreach, research, and education. The Bridge School describes its work as helping children with severe speech and physical impairments participate in their communities through assistive technology and educational strategies.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $16,967. Grants ranged from $25 to $6,000, with a median grant of $150. Among the largest were $6,000 to Jewish National Fund for religious purposes, $3,500 to Weequahic High School Alumni Association for educational purposes, $3,294 to North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation for religious purposes, and $1,500 to My Possibilities for educational purposes. Other listed grants included $500 each to the American Cancer Society and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing lists Steven DInetz as president, and Arnold E Reiter and Lauri DInetz as trustees.
The Chancellor Foundation Inc is led by Steven Dinetz, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Steven Dinetz
President
New on the 2019 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold E. Reiter
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauri Dinetz
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Chancellor Foundation Inc
How much does The Chancellor Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chancellor Foundation Inc gave $17K across 21 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Chancellor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chancellor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2019 was $150, and its average grant was $808, across 21 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chancellor Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chancellor Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Reno, NV (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Chancellor Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Chancellor Foundation Inc's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (8 grants), "Research" (4 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are The Chancellor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chancellor Foundation Inc's largest 2019 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($6,000), Weequahic High School Alumni Association ($3,500) and North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation ($3,294), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is The Chancellor Foundation Inc?
The Chancellor Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What does The Chancellor Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chancellor Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is The Chancellor Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, The Chancellor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $651 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Chancellor Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chancellor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1675414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does The Chancellor Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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