Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $406,249 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$406,249
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $241,307 the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $392,837 | 40 | $6.0 million |
| 2023 | $241,307 | 44 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $406,249 | 43 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable 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.
What Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $389,699 |
| New York | 8 | $11,350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,600 |
| California | 2 | $1,100 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Senior Life | General fund | $200,000 |
| Umass Dartmouth | General fund | $100,000 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoological Society | General fund | $50,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General fund | $5,108 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tifereth Israel | General fund | $3,990 |
| Baker Center for Children | General fund | $3,160 |
| Jewish National Fund | General fund | $2,600 |
| Anti Defammation League | General fund | $2,500 |
| BC Law | General fund | $2,500 |
| Mobile Ministries of New Bedford | General fund | $2,500 |
| United Way of New Bedford | General fund | $2,500 |
| Binghamton University | General fund | $2,000 |
| Combined Jeiwish Philanthropy | General fund | $2,000 |
| Simmons University | General fund | $1,899 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | General fund | $1,600 |
| Tufts University | General fund | $1,500 |
| Wbur | General fund | $1,200 |
| Lawrence P Cohen Memorial Scholarship | General fund | $1,030 |
| Afmda | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Technion Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel Hospital Boston | General fund | $1,000 |
| Birthright for Israel | General fund | $1,000 |
| Congregation Newbridge | General fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of la (Wildfire Crisis) | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of NB | General fund | $1,000 |
| Newbridge Scholarship Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Share | General fund | $1,000 |
| Weizmann Institute (Acwis) | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dedham Food Pantry | General fund | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital | General fund | $500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General fund | $500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge (Dana Farber) | General fund | $462 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc | General fund | $250 |
| Ouimet Scholarship Fund | General fund | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester | General fund | $200 |
| Christmas Dinner for Elderly | General fund | $200 |
| Animal Wellness Foundation | General fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Chervinsky Deceased 01212025
- Gerald Chervinsky
- Debra Moll
- Jonathan Moll
Questions people ask
Does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation give?
$406,249 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Chervinsky Deceased 01212025 (Trustee), Gerald Chervinsky (Trustee), Debra Moll (Trustee) and Jonathan Moll (Trustee).
What does Paul & Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, animals and faith communities.