The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,430 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$26,430
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$753,789
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33,930 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,500 | 15 | $570,640 |
| 2024 | $33,930 | 16 | $663,325 |
| 2025 | $26,430 | 17 | $753,789 |
How to apply
The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc 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 The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $11,680 |
| New York | 6 | $6,250 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yad Chessed | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Ohel Sarah | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $3,000 |
| Camp Ramah in New England | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $3,000 |
| Hide and Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Storage Disease Research | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adorn | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $2,000 |
| Hadassah | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $2,000 |
| Adl New York | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film Festival | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Harvard Chabad | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Joint Distribution Committee | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Ramah Day Camp | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Rofeh International | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $500 |
| Schechter Institutes | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $500 |
| The Abraham Initiatives | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $250 |
| Yachad New England | All grants were made for the recipients' general purposes. | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Jacoby Chiel
- Jonathan Chiel
- Lela Beren Jacoby
- Norman Jacoby
Questions people ask
Does The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc give?
$26,430 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Jacoby Chiel (President, Clerk, Director), Jonathan Chiel (Treasurer, Director), Lela Beren Jacoby (Director) and Norman Jacoby (Director).
What does The Jacoby Chiel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.