Best of Chai Corp
Preselected recipients only
Best of Chai Corp is a private foundation in Somers Point, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $225,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $72,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$72,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $228,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $228,000 | 10 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 7 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Best of Chai Corp 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 Best of Chai Corp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $207,000 |
| New York | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Unrestricted | $48,000 |
| Jewish Older Adult Services of Atlantic County | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Margate | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Inc | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Wood
- Herb Stern
- Kenneth Mackler
- Robert Kiejdan
- Heidi Mae
- Louis Blumberg
- Maury Blumberg
Questions people ask
Does Best of Chai Corp accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Best of Chai Corp give?
$225,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Best of Chai Corp?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Wood (Trustee), Herb Stern (Trustee), Kenneth Mackler (Trustee) and Robert Kiejdan (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Best of Chai Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.