Chehebar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chehebar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 751 grants; the typical grant was $613 and the largest $300,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants751
- Typical grant$613
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.4 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $4.4 million | 727 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 751 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Chehebar Family 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 Chehebar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | $2.9 million |
| New Jersey | 29 | $47,800 |
| Florida | 3 | $9,400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,200 |
| California | 2 | $4,350 |
| Ohio | 3 | $3,150 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barkai Yeshiva | General operating supports | $300,000 |
| Yeshiva of Flatbush | General operating supports | $269,000 |
| Magen David Yeshiva | General operating supports | $182,720 |
| Ahaba Veahva | General operating supports | $157,310 |
| Yde | General operating supports | $100,500 |
| Sephardic Food Fund | General operating supports | $75,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | General operating supports | $53,002 |
| Congregation Bnei Gabriel | General operating supports | $50,000 |
| Shore Area Mikveh | General operating supports | $36,000 |
| Gesher Yehuda | General operating supports | $33,333 |
| Kesher Inc | General operating supports | $33,333 |
| Edmond J Safra Syn | General operating supports | $30,938 |
| Hky Kol Yaakob | General operating supports | $28,000 |
| Ahavat Shalom | General operating supports | $26,750 |
| Mattan Basseter | General operating supports | $26,000 |
| Safe Foundation | General operating supports | $26,000 |
| KHT Mishkenot Hatorah | General operating supports | $25,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center | General operating supports | $21,000 |
| Carmei Ha'ir | General operating supports | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Lev Aharon | General operating supports | $20,000 |
| Yeshivat Lev Torah | General operating supports | $20,000 |
| Yad Yosef | General operating supports | $19,950 |
| Cong Bet Shmuel | General operating supports | $18,300 |
| Bonei Olam | General operating supports | $18,000 |
| Renewal | General operating supports | $18,000 |
| The Special Childrens Center | General operating supports | $18,000 |
| Beer Yitschak Foundation | General operating supports | $18,000 |
| Sephardic Heritage Museum | General operating supports | $18,000 |
| Hillel Yeshiva | General operating supports | $18,000 |
| Keren Yom Tob | General operating supports | $16,501 |
| Central Fund of Israel | General operating supports | $15,900 |
| Or Hachayim | General operating supports | $15,000 |
| Or Hadash Institute | General operating supports | $15,000 |
| Bais Midrash Elyon Bnei Brak | General operating supports | $15,000 |
| Nefesh Academy | General operating supports | $15,000 |
| Ahi Ezer Yeshiva | General operating supports | $15,000 |
| Chasdei Moshe | General operating supports | $14,360 |
| Chasdei Yitschak | General operating supports | $13,801 |
| Tiferet Rabbi Akiva | General operating supports | $13,600 |
| Keren Hatzedaka | General operating supports | $12,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Chehebar
- Joseph Chehebar
- Isaac Shehebar
Questions people ask
Does Chehebar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chehebar Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 751 grants, with a typical grant of $613.
Who runs Chehebar Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack Chehebar (Director), Joseph Chehebar (Director) and Isaac Shehebar (Director).
What does Chehebar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.