Chilmark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chilmark Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $20,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,000 the year before.
34% 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 | $94,000 | 23 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 35 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 36 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Chilmark 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 Chilmark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 20 | $49,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $26,000 |
| New York | 3 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $9,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown Friend's School | General fund | $20,000 |
| 400 Forward Corp | General fund | $10,000 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | General fund | $6,000 |
| Bennington College | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gbics | General fund | $5,000 |
| John G McCullough Free Library | General fund | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill Children's Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Bennington Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Bethesda Project | General fund | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General fund | $3,000 |
| Havens Relief Fund Society | General fund | $3,000 |
| Paran Recreations Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| Vermont Arts Exchange | General fund | $3,000 |
| Whyy | General fund | $3,000 |
| Community Fodd Bank of NJ | General fund | $2,500 |
| Island Grown Initiative | General fund | $2,500 |
| Island Housing Trust MV | General fund | $2,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Svc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Centurion | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Jamaica | General fund | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hosp | General fund | $2,000 |
| GBCS | General fund | $1,500 |
| VT Digger | General fund | $1,500 |
| Bike HSS | Genreal fund | $1,000 |
| Hoosic River Watershed Assoc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Images Cinema | General fund | $1,000 |
| Kenneth Cottonall Memorial FD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pownal Rescue Squad | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sage City Symphony | General fund | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Ctr | General fund | $1,000 |
| Turning Point Recovery Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Communication in Medicine | General fund | $500 |
| Pownal Historical Society | General fund | $500 |
| Pownal PTG | General fund | $500 |
| Pownal Rescue Squad | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julius Rosenwald III
- Elizabeth A Newberry
- Deborah Levy
- Linda Levy
Questions people ask
Does Chilmark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chilmark Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Chilmark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julius Rosenwald III (Chairman), Elizabeth A Newberry (Treasurer), Deborah Levy (Trustee) and Linda Levy (Vice Chairma).
What does Chilmark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.