The Three Chicks Charitable Trust
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Three Chicks Charitable Trust gave $16K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $15,515
- -4.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,879
- -4.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $208
- Total assets
- $21,794
- -43.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Three Chicks Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Richard Nye Foundation ($15K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Three Chicks Charitable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $16K (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Nye Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $240 |
| Holy Trinity RC Church Whitestone, NY | General Support | $175 |
| St John's University Jamaica, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21,794 | $65,521 | $17,367 | $15,515 | 4 | $17,367 | $67,098 | $228 |
| 2020 | $38,307 | $-4,475 | $18,276 | $16,200 | 4 | — | $353 | $1,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Three Chicks Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $228 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust is led by Richard Nye, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Richard Nye
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Three Chicks Charitable Trust
How much does The Three Chicks Charitable Trust give each year?
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust gave $16K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
What is The Three Chicks Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust's median grant in 2021 was $208, and its average grant was $3,879, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Three Chicks Charitable Trust give grants?
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Three Chicks Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Three Chicks Charitable Trust's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Three Chicks Charitable Trust?
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust reported $22K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $228 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Three Chicks Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Three Chicks Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4427115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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