The Leah Belle and P David Chernov
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In filing year 2025, it reported 30 grants totaling $7,158, supporting organizations whose stated purposes included humanitarian aid, religion, general assistance, cultural arts, education, and medical care.
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov at a glance
In short: The Leah Belle and P David Chernov gave $7K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $238.6), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,158
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $239
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $33,435
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Leah Belle and P David Chernov
- 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: C/O Joel Chernov 2077 Fifth Ave1A, New York, NY 10035
Phone: (917) 572-1643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leah Belle and P David Chernov funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($3K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 28% to recipients in New York. Other reported recipient-state shares were Wyoming (5%), Maryland (3%), and Rhode Island (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leah Belle and P David Chernov gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $462 (2023) to $12K (2018). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Humanitarian aid | $3,000 |
| Congregation Habonim New York, NY | Religion | $540 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance. | $450 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Community Cente Jackson Hole, WY | General assistance | $378 |
| Hadassah Newton, MA | Humanitarian aid | $360 |
| Congregation Ansche Chesed New York, NY | General assistance | $360 |
| JDC New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance. | $180 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | Humanitarian aid | $162 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | Cultural arts | $140 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education | $100 |
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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 | $33,435 | $9,557 | $8,198 | $7,158 | 30 | $7,158 | $8,517 | $4,010 |
| 2024 | $32,084 | $-120 | $7,492 | $6,452 | 18 | $6,452 | $541 | $3,787 |
| 2023 | $39,714 | $1,426 | $562 | $462 | 3 | $462 | $1,323 | $3,071 |
| 2022 | $39,664 | $621 | $6,583 | $4,062 | 4 | $4,062 | — | $2,775 |
| 2021 | $47,690 | $933 | $4,637 | $4,531 | 16 | $4,531 | $827 | $3,555 |
| 2020 | $51,220 | $1,102 | $1,184 | $1,084 | 2 | — | $1,002 | $2,882 |
| 2018 | $63,799 | $8,847 | $12,191 | $12,103 | 47 | — | $966 | $2,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leah Belle and P David Chernov reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations and congregations, humanitarian organizations, education, cultural arts, and medical causes.
Among the organizations it supported, Jewish National Fund says it works to build a prosperous future for Israel and its people. HIAS describes its work as helping forcibly displaced people find welcome, safety, and opportunity. The American Jewish Committee says its mission includes advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $7,158. Grants ranged from $20 to $3,000, with a median grant of $100. Its largest reported grants included $3,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies for humanitarian aid; $540 to Congregation Habonim for religion; and $450 to Jewish National Fund for humanitarian assistance. Other notable grants included $378 to Jackson Hole Jewish Community Center for general assistance, $360 each to Hadassah for humanitarian aid and Congregation Ansche Chesed for general assistance, and $180 to JDC for humanitarian assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carrie Chernov, Claudia Chernov, and Joel Chernov as trustees.
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carrie Chernov
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Claudia Chernov
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joel Chernov
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Leah B Chernov (2018–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Paissy David Chernov (2018) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Leah Belle and P David Chernov
How much does The Leah Belle and P David Chernov give each year?
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov gave $7K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 18 grants.
What is The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's typical grant size?
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $239, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leah Belle and P David Chernov give grants?
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Wyoming (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Boston, MA (7 grants), Providence, RI (2 grants) and Boone, IA (2 grants).
Does The Leah Belle and P David Chernov give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (4 grants) and "Humanitarian aid" (4 grants).
Who are The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's largest grantees?
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's largest 2025 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($3,000), Congregation Habonim ($540) and Jewish National Fund ($450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leah Belle and P David Chernov?
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov reported $33K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leah Belle and P David Chernov fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations and congregations, humanitarian organizations, education, cultural arts, and medical causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leah Belle and P David Chernov?
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 ↑
What is The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's EIN?
The Leah Belle and P David Chernov's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1517004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Leah Belle and P David Chernov 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 2, 2024)
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