Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation
The Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation is a private foundation based in Sharon, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish and Israeli organizations, health and human services organizations, and educational and environmental organizations.
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation gave $177K across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,325
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +228.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,163
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,349,354
- +538.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (29 of 82, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% 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 Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 149 Wilshire Drive, Sharon, MA 02067
Phone: (781) 784-7234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hadassah ($30K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 266 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (34%), Massachusetts (30%), Rhode Island (9%), Pennsylvania (6%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 82 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $100K (2020) to $203K (2022). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Achim L'chayim (Brothers for Life) Dedham, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| JF & CS Waltham, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart Potomac, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kerem Shalom Inc Concord, MA | Charitable | $4,175 |
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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 | $2,349,354 | $2,162,435 | $181,200 | $177,325 | 82 | $178,809 | $2,160,986 | $183,419 |
| 2024 | $368,119 | $63,589 | $193,920 | $188,919 | 25 | $190,403 | $67,766 | $210,004 |
| 2023 | $494,954 | $72,745 | $190,070 | $186,069 | 34 | $187,704 | $71,145 | $171,733 |
| 2022 | $612,279 | $55,107 | $206,774 | $202,695 | 62 | $204,471 | $53,366 | $167,630 |
| 2021 | $754,546 | $37,531 | $165,239 | $161,618 | 63 | $161,618 | $37,531 | $176,743 |
| 2020 | $873,214 | $940,773 | $104,181 | $100,400 | 59 | — | $37,089 | $126,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults; Friends of Yad Sarah describes its work caring for ill and injured people at home in Israel; and Perkins School for the Blind serves children and young adults with disabilities through education and related services. Other 2025 recipients include organizations working in community support, poverty reduction, reproductive health care, conservation, and assistance dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $177,325. Grants ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to Hadassah, $15,000 to Achim L'Chayim (Brothers for Life), and $10,000 each to American Friends Magen David Adom, Israel Guide Dog Center, and JF & CS. Other recipients included Birthright Israel Foundation and Friends of Yad Sarah Inc. ($5,000 each), Perkins School for the Blind ($3,600), and Martin Luther King Community Center Incorporated ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Helaine M. Hartman is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation is led by Helaine M. Hartman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helaine M. Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation
How much does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation give each year?
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation gave $177K across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $189K across 25 grants.
What is Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,163, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation give grants?
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Boston, MA (7 grants) and Providence, RI (5 grants).
Does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (82 grants).
Who are Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hadassah ($30,000), Achim L'chayim (Brothers for Life) ($15,000) and American Friends Magen David Adom ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation?
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's EIN?
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3372662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Walter & Naomi Chucnin 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/walter-and-naomi-chucnin-foundation-morg_a8b599e23f59485c8fba1956a66d65d3
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