The David Franklin Chazen Foundation
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2025, it reported 32 grants totaling $199,955 to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois, Colorado, New York, and Tennessee.
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation at a glance
In short: The David Franklin Chazen Foundation gave $200K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Illinois. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,955
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,249
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,280
- Total assets
- $883,897
- -8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (15 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% 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 David Franklin Chazen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cohnreznick 1301 6Th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 888-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David Franklin Chazen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($35K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (37%), Colorado (23%), New York (18%), Tennessee (16%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David Franklin Chazen Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 32 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | General Support | $35,375 |
| High Jump Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Buddy Program Aspen, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $17,500 |
| Theatre Aspen Aspen, CO | General Support | $10,400 |
| Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Impactisrael Needham, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center Basalt, CO | General Support | $7,500 |
| Jewish Education Project New York, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $883,897 | $112,109 | $212,344 | $199,955 | 32 | $207,205 | $106,970 | $83,032 |
| 2024 | $960,946 | $58,396 | $160,020 | $157,365 | 32 | $157,615 | $55,991 | $81,307 |
| 2023 | $1,071,618 | $19,152 | $117,238 | $110,180 | 23 | $113,763 | $39,678 | $73,257 |
| 2022 | $1,160,710 | $86,899 | $153,887 | $139,258 | 29 | $141,675 | $74,687 | $73,131 |
| 2021 | $1,236,271 | $107,851 | $102,064 | $92,098 | 29 | $94,515 | $100,302 | $90,180 |
| 2020 | $1,231,387 | $57,232 | $126,832 | $113,590 | 29 | — | $53,106 | $77,079 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David Franklin Chazen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, youth mentoring, Jewish programs, theater, mental-health services, and visual arts.
For example, High Jump describes its work as a tuition-free enrichment program for talented and motivated middle-school students with limited family income. The Buddy Program says it empowers youth through mentoring and provides services including counseling, scholarships, and case management. Theatre Aspen describes its work as producing theater and offering educational programs in the Roaring Fork Valley. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $199,955. Grants ranged from $155 to $35,375, with a median grant of $2,280. The largest reported grants included $35,375 to Jewish United Fund, $25,000 each to High Jump and Vanderbilt University, $20,000 to The Buddy Program, and $17,500 to Birthright Israel Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Chazen and Simona Chazen as trustees.
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Chazen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simona Chazen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerome Chazen (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David Franklin Chazen Foundation
How much does The David Franklin Chazen Foundation give each year?
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation gave $200K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 32 grants.
What is The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's typical grant size?
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,280, and its average grant was $6,249, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David Franklin Chazen Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The David Franklin Chazen Foundation give grants?
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Aspen, CO (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (3 grants).
Does The David Franklin Chazen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's largest grantees?
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish United Fund ($35,375), High Jump ($25,000) and Vanderbilt University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David Franklin Chazen Foundation?
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation reported $884K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David Franklin Chazen Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, youth mentoring, Jewish programs, theater, mental-health services, and visual arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David Franklin Chazen Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's EIN?
The David Franklin Chazen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2170993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David Franklin Chazen Foundation 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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