The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations whose work involves charitable assistance, culture, land conservation, arts, and community services.
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc gave $65K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,050
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,859
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $37,024
- -43.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Loeb PO Box 210405, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Phone: (212) 483-7024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Russian Nobility Association in America Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 11% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining reported shares were 2% each for Washington, DC, and California, and 1% for Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $90K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Nobility Association in America Inc New York, NY | Provide food, shelter and medical treatment for disadvantaged people in russia, europe, South America and the us. Provide direct aid to orphanges, the indigent elderly, and people in need. | $25,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy Millbrook, NY | Help preserve and protect land and their animal inhabitants in Dutchess county | $10,000 |
| The Tcherepnine Society Inc Watertown, MA | Promoting the music and aesthetic ideals of the tcherepnine family's 3 generations of composers. | $6,400 |
| Films of Lincoln Center New York, NY | Supports innovative and elevated programming year-round, and strengthens our community. | $5,000 |
| St Peter's Church Millbrook, NY | To Support the Promises for Outreach Program | $2,500 |
| Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign New York, NY | Promote russian orthodox religious heritage services to the public and communities | $2,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart New York, NY | Annual fund to provide an exceptional educational experience to our students and encourages them to change the world. | $2,000 |
| Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign New York, NY | Promote russian orthodox religious heritage services to the public and communities | $1,000 |
| Phillippine Intl Aid Burlingame, CA | Provides food, hygiene supplies during the holiday season to more than 2000 children & families in various towns in th philippines. | $1,000 |
| The Jamestown Foundation Washington, DC | Inform & educate policymakers & the broader community about events in societies that strategically are important to the united states and that are frequently restrict to access of such information. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program activity as a timing difference in receipt of proceeds from a 2023 stock sale.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,024 | $75,042 | $73,405 | $65,050 | 35 | $65,270 | $18,487 | $2,356 |
| 2023 | $65,686 | $33,399 | $81,750 | $70,750 | 27 | $70,970 | — | $4,482 |
| 2022 | $126,729 | $211,226 | $99,887 | $89,900 | 28 | $90,120 | $67,801 | $5,556 |
| 2021 | $98,050 | $208,315 | $82,641 | $71,635 | 50 | $72,030 | $78,926 | $1,919 |
| 2020 | $41,173 | $74,006 | $48,806 | $48,800 | 25 | — | $23,938 | $1,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for charitable assistance, land conservation, music and film programming, religious heritage, education, and community services. These areas reflect the purposes and missions stated by recipients, not a stated foundation mission.
For example, the Russian Nobility Association in America says it provides charitable financial assistance and furthers Russian culture and history. Dutchess Land Conservancy says it works to preserve the scenic, agricultural, and environmental resources of Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes conserving Long Island wildlife and the environment, supporting people with serious mental illness, and providing local library services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 35 grants totaling $65,050. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $25,000 to the Russian Nobility Association in America, $10,000 to Dutchess Land Conservancy, $6,400 to The Tcherepnine Society, and $5,000 to Films of Lincoln Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Tcherepnine and Anna Y Tcherepnine as officers.
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Y. Tcherepnine
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Tcherepnine
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Tcherepnine Foundation Inc
How much does The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc gave $65K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 27 grants.
What is The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,859, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Millbrook, NY (6 grants), Watertown, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Russian Nobility Association in America Inc ($25,000), Dutchess Land Conservancy ($10,000) and The Tcherepnine Society Inc ($6,850 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc?
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc reported $37K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable assistance, land conservation, music and film programming, religious heritage, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc?
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 Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4431741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tcherepnine Foundation Inc 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.
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