The Chotin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chotin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Centennial, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $873,371 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $289,940. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$873,371
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$289,940
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $673,077 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $794,011 | 63 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $673,077 | 45 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $873,371 | 49 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Chotin Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Chotin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 30 | $608,210 |
| New York | 9 | $250,419 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,034 |
| California | 2 | $860 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $128 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $118 |
| Texas | 1 | $102 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Colorado | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $289,940 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $146,440 |
| National Jewish Health | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $100,103 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $52,280 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $48,593 |
| Shalom Park | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $30,000 |
| Bbyo | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $25,000 |
| Aish Denver | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $21,256 |
| Colorado Academy | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $15,530 |
| Denver Art Museum | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $15,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel North Amer | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $13,928 |
| Mizel Institute | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $10,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $7,500 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $7,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $6,000 |
| BMH BJ Congregation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $5,753 |
| American Transplant Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $5,182 |
| Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $5,000 |
| Jcca | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Center | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $3,500 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $2,618 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $2,604 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $2,500 |
| Efshar Project | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $2,500 |
| Jewish Outreach Initiative | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $2,430 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $2,000 |
| JCC Mid Westchester | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $1,854 |
| Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $1,000 |
| John Cory PTA | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $1,000 |
| Honeymoon Israel | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $823 |
| Intermountain Jewish News | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $649 |
| Coalition Against Global Genocide | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $500 |
| Mount Nebo | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $500 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $500 |
| Opera Colorado | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $500 |
| Race to Erase Ms | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $500 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | To support various charitable, educational and religious organizations missions | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Chotin
- Leslie Schaus
Questions people ask
Does The Chotin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chotin Family Foundation give?
$873,371 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Chotin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Chotin (President) and Leslie Schaus (Secretary / Treasurer).
What does The Chotin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.