Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$5.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $25,000 | 1 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Denise A& Eugene Chinery 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 Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 4 | $2.6 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Faculty of Arts & Sciences for the Denise A. and Eugene W. Chinery Research Scholar Fund | $1.4 million |
| The Rockefeller University | Charisse Chinery Postdoctoral Fellowship, Charisse Chinery Postdoctoral Fellowship Endowment Fund | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Denise A. and Eugene W. Chinery Fund for Neurodevelopment Research | $1.0 million |
| Vassar College | Chinery Foundation for Neuroscience Laboratory | $600,000 |
| Vassar College | Chinery Foundation for Neuroscience Laboratory | $500,000 |
| Harvard University | Faculty of Arts & Sciences for the Research Support Fund u-d Paola Arlotta | $420,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | Charitable Contribution | $330,489 |
| Spectrum for Living | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Harvard University | Faculty of Arts & Sciences for the Research Support Fund u-d Paola Arlotta | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Wessel
- Jayne M Kurzman
- Ernest Aponte
Questions people ask
Does Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth Wessel (Secretary/Treasurer), Jayne M Kurzman (President) and Ernest Aponte (Vice President).
What does Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.