The Chutjian Foundation
The Chutjian Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Canaan, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $727K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $65K.
The Chutjian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chutjian Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,500
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,125
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $727,001
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Chutjian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Opera Association ($40K). Together the top 4 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (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 Chutjian Foundation gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 264% of 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 $27K (2020) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera Association New York, NY | General unrestricted | $40,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | General unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Carnegie Hall Seventh Avenue, NY | General unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $727,001 | $5,598 | $83,960 | $64,500 | 4 | $64,975 | — | $24,647 |
| 2023 | $798,356 | $4,634 | $76,002 | $56,500 | 3 | $56,975 | — | $26,546 |
| 2022 | $869,724 | $34,832 | $67,868 | $41,500 | 3 | $41,873 | $8,837 | $28,823 |
| 2021 | $902,760 | $92,704 | $79,237 | $41,500 | 4 | $41,873 | $55,340 | $29,969 |
| 2020 | $889,293 | $31,881 | $50,216 | $26,500 | 4 | — | $8,538 | $31,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chutjian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chutjian Foundation is led by C William Tanzi, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C William Tanzi
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
5 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 The Chutjian Foundation
How much does The Chutjian Foundation give each year?
The Chutjian Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 3 grants.
What is The Chutjian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chutjian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,750, and its average grant was $16,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chutjian Foundation give grants?
The Chutjian Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Chutjian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Chutjian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Chutjian Foundation?
The Chutjian Foundation reported $727K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Chutjian Foundation's EIN?
The Chutjian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2027970. 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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