The Children's Hope Chest Inc
The mission of the Children's Hope Chest, inc. (CHC) is to provide help and offer hope to children in our community suffering from poverty, abuse, neglect and illness. We strive to increase social action by promoting adult and youth volunteerism.
The Children's Hope Chest Inc at a glance
In short: The Children's Hope Chest Inc gave $62K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,031
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,508
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,940
- Total assets
- $57,980
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Hope Chest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Greater NY ($29K). Together the top 4 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Children's Hope Chest Inc gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $62K (2024) to $148K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater NY Bronx, NY | Helping Children | $28,601 |
| Carver Center Port Chester, NY | Helping Children | $15,133 |
| Andrus Children's Center Yonkers, NY | Helping Chilrenhelping Children | $10,746 |
| Jewish Child Care Association New York, NY | Helping Children | $7,551 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,980 | $90,232 | $87,516 | $62,031 | 4 | $3 |
| 2023 | $67,764 | $115,717 | $117,621 | $87,939 | 6 | $16 |
| 2022 | $94,168 | $99,046 | $153,139 | $97,422 | 7 | $10 |
| 2021 | $172,761 | $111,000 | $151,671 | $137,553 | 7 | $10 |
| 2020 | $202,632 | $187,447 | $160,541 | $147,832 | 7 | $13 |
About The Children's Hope Chest Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Hope Chest Inc is a public charity, based in Purchase, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Hope Chest Inc is led by Alison Wachtel, Co-President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Wachtel
Co-President
Board Member → Co-Presdient, 2021
Co-Presdient → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Leibowitz
Co-President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Danzig
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Hendelman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Peltz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Wise
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mara Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Paolercio
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Perla
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Modica
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Cohen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Lusardi
Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Goldfarb
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Freedman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mitchell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Ali Brown (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dina Fisher (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Sheppe (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Maria Lamari-Burden (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Canno (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melinda Velez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Helaine Shapiro (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Smith (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Children's Hope Chest Inc
How much does The Children's Hope Chest Inc give each year?
The Children's Hope Chest Inc gave $62K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $88K across 6 grants.
What is The Children's Hope Chest Inc's typical grant size?
The Children's Hope Chest Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,940, and its average grant was $15,508, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Children's Hope Chest Inc give grants?
The Children's Hope Chest Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Children's Hope Chest Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Children's Hope Chest Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Helping Children" (3 grants).
How large is The Children's Hope Chest Inc?
The Children's Hope Chest Inc reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $90K.
What is The Children's Hope Chest Inc's EIN?
The Children's Hope Chest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0422941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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