Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation is a private foundation in Sharon, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,325 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$177,325
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was down from $188,919 the year before.
77% 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 | $186,069 | 34 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $188,919 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $177,325 | 82 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Walter & Naomi Chucnin 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 Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $60,600 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $52,775 |
| Rhode Island | 14 | $15,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,500 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $9,250 |
| California | 6 | $8,250 |
| Maryland | 3 | $5,800 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Achim L'chayim (Brothers for Life) | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Friends Magen David Adom | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| JF & CS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Save A Child's Heart | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kerem Shalom Inc | Charitable | $4,175 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Chabad of Chestnut Hill | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Israeli American Council New England | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Mazon | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Ri | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth David | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Camp Jori | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Finca International Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Greater Provd Hebrew Free Loan | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Charitable | $2,000 |
| WGBH Education Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Aish | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Brac | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rainforest Alliance | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helaine M Hartman
Questions people ask
Does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation give?
$177,325 in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helaine M Hartman (Trustee).
What does Walter & Naomi Chucnin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and youth programs.