The Chernow Fund Inc
The Chernow Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 45 grants totaling $315,764, primarily to organizations in New York.
The Chernow Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Chernow Fund Inc gave $316K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $315,764
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +55.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,017
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $9,677,682
- +808.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (16 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 The Chernow Fund 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 Pine Hill Road, Great Neck, NY 11020-1316
Phone: (516) 978-0082
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chernow Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwell Health Foundation ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 131 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in New Jersey. The filing also reports shares rounded to 0% for Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chernow Fund Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 31 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $39K (2023) to $316K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation Westbury, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $50,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $50,000 |
| The Macula Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New City, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $20,000 |
| The Fathers Daymothers Day Council Inc Long Island City, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $16,000 |
| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $15,000 |
| NY Islanders Children's Foundation Floral Park, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $13,000 |
| The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Westbury, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $12,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Operating Support in Furtherance of Mission. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,677,682 | $9,852,653 | $459,953 | $315,764 | 45 | $405,172 | $2,488,791 | $39,339 |
| 2024 | $1,065,839 | $423,162 | $371,532 | $263,100 | 29 | $352,072 | $91,758 | $87,100 |
| 2023 | $1,075,481 | $195,554 | $177,072 | $38,600 | 11 | $125,356 | $158,080 | $73,467 |
| 2022 | $1,057,138 | $19,033 | $283,102 | $213,410 | 20 | $257,142 | $556,963 | $77,232 |
| 2021 | $757,316 | $22,663 | $135,665 | $107,950 | 26 | — | $103,306 | $90,600 |
| 2020 | $761,905 | $21,692 | $84,034 | $52,850 | 18 | — | $13,257 | $75,179 |
| 2019 | $802,851 | $24,801 | $125,100 | $92,085 | 29 | — | $105,573 | $73,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chernow Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 information does not state a mission for the fund itself. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health and medical research, youth services, and support for Israel’s protectors. For example, Northwell Health Foundation says it supports medical research, underserved and uninsured people, and programs and facilities within Northwell Health. The Macula Foundation says it works to prevent and restore vision loss and advance research on retinal and macular diseases. Madison Square Boys & Girls Club says it serves New York City children most in need because of economic or social factors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 45 grants totaling $315,764. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. The filing lists general operating support in furtherance of the recipient’s mission as the purpose for its largest grants. These included $50,000 each to Northwell Health Foundation in Westbury and New Hyde Park, $25,000 to The Macula Foundation, and $20,000 to American Jewish Committee. Other notable grants included $16,000 to The Fathers DayMothers Day Council, $15,000 to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, and $12,000 to The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chernow Fund Inc is led by Lynn Streim, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Streim
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $42K (2025)
Deborah S. Lempert
Secretary
On filings since 2022
22 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $46K (2025)
Martin Krasner
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gordon S Oppenheimer (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward Streim (2019–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $46K, to Deborah S Lempert (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Chernow Fund Inc
How much does The Chernow Fund Inc give each year?
The Chernow Fund Inc gave $316K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $263K across 29 grants.
What is The Chernow Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Chernow Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,017, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chernow Fund Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Chernow Fund Inc give grants?
The Chernow Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), New City, NY (6 grants), Great Neck, NY (6 grants) and Montebello, NY (3 grants).
Does The Chernow Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Chernow Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chernow Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Chernow Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northwell Health Foundation ($100,000 across 2 grants), The Macula Foundation ($25,000) and American Jewish Committee ($23,550 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chernow Fund Inc?
The Chernow Fund Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $405K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chernow Fund Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the fund itself. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health and medical research, youth services, and support for Israel’s protectors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chernow Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chernow Fund Inc's EIN?
The Chernow Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6127968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Chernow Fund 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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