The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati is a private foundation based in Natick, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported donating to 33 nonprofit organizations that provide services to various disadvantaged populations.
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati at a glance
In short: The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati gave $21K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $633.333), top state Massachusetts. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,900
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $633
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $208,479
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (39% 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 Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Ranger Road, Natick, MA 01760
Phone: (617) 957-1885
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 206 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Natick, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (39%), Washington, DC (22%), New York (15%), California (10%), and Pennsylvania (5%); the reported grants also included recipients in Texas and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $631. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% 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 $21K (2025) to $34K (2022). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | Defend the rights of all people nationwide | $1,000 |
| Brady Washington, DC | Leading the fight to prevent gun violence | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Lincoln, MA | Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. | $1,000 |
| Natick Service Council Natick, MA | https://natickservicecouncil.org | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. | $1,000 |
| Public Citizen Washington, DC | https://www.citizen.org/about | $1,000 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | WE defend THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, empower INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, AND advocate FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation Boston, MA | The Trustees of Reservations is a non-profit land conservation and historic preservation organization dedicated to preserving natural and historical places in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. | $1,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. | $600 |
| EarthJustice San Francisco, CA | www.earthjustice.org | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grants were reported across 33 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,479 | $32,637 | $27,678 | $20,900 | 33 | $20,900 | $25,859 | $11,472 |
| 2024 | $202,527 | $25,481 | $37,406 | $30,500 | 42 | $30,500 | $18,575 | $11,738 |
| 2023 | $214,485 | $4,457 | $39,285 | $32,050 | 45 | $32,500 | — | $12,362 |
| 2022 | $249,154 | $8,997 | $41,214 | $33,900 | 44 | $33,900 | $1,683 | $14,801 |
| 2021 | $281,519 | $30,738 | $42,577 | $32,500 | 42 | $33,000 | $21,161 | $16,954 |
| 2020 | $293,211 | $20,949 | $41,034 | $33,400 | 43 | — | $12,315 | $17,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to nonprofit organizations serving various disadvantaged populations. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in civil liberties, local assistance, environmental protection, reproductive health, immigrant and refugee rights, and support for people in prison. These areas describe the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the Massachusetts Audubon Society says its mission is to protect Massachusetts nature for people and wildlife through education, conservation, advocacy, research, and habitat stewardship. The Natick Service Council says it provides assistance and guidance to individuals in need. Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnership to protect health and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $20,900. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $500.
Among the reported grants were $1,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Brady, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Natick Service Council, Planned Parenthood, Public Citizen, RAICES, and Trustees of the Reservation. The foundation also gave $600 each to the Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, and Union of Concerned Scientists. Other reported recipients included Rape Abuse & Incest National Network and Prison Book Program, each with a $500 grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists E Ariel Jaffee as President and Trustee, and Phyllis Jaffee as Treasurer and Secretary.
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati is led by E Ariel Jaffee, President & Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E Ariel Jaffee
President & Trustee
President Trustee → President & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Jaffee
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer Secretary Trustee → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati
How much does The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati give each year?
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati gave $21K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 42 grants.
What is The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's typical grant size?
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $633, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati that year got $667 on average.
Where does The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati give grants?
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's top state is Massachusetts, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Natick, MA (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's largest grantees?
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's largest 2025 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($1,000), Brady ($1,000) and Massachusetts Audubon Society ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati?
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati reported $208K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to nonprofit organizations serving various disadvantaged populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati?
The foundation 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 Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's EIN?
The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1355367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Samuel & Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundati 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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