American Chai Trust
Accepts applications
American Chai Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$111,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $120,500 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,500 | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $111,500 | 11 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clifford Perlman 41 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 889-0575 |
| What to submit | 1. A description of the proposed project including a budget, proof concerning the need for the project and the project time that it will require to complete said project. 2. A copy of the IRS ruling that the organization is tax exempt and is not a private foundation. 3. A copy of the organization's most recent financial statement. |
| Deadlines | Open for submission all year |
| Restrictions | The minimum award is $500 to a maximum of $12,000. |
What American Chai Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $86,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Grantees | General support | $21,000 |
| American Federation of Arts | General support | $15,000 |
| Hunter College | General support | $12,500 |
| New Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Say - Stuttering Association for the Young | General support | $10,000 |
| Heritage Management | General support | $5,000 |
| International Peace Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| New School (Vera List Center) | General support | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Acacemy of Music | General support | $3,000 |
| Chamber Music Society | General support | $3,000 |
| East Side House Settlement | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifford Perlman
- Aaron Doynow
- Michael Cohn
Questions people ask
Does American Chai Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Open for submission all year.
How much does American Chai Trust give?
$111,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs American Chai Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Clifford Perlman (Trustee), Aaron Doynow (Trustee) and Michael Cohn (Trustee).
What does American Chai Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.