Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in West Islip, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,110 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$36,110
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$52,395
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $36,925 the year before.
9% 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 | $36,925 | 37 | $103,131 |
| 2024 | $36,110 | 35 | $52,395 |
How to apply
Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable 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 Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $20,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $7,700 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1,560 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $600 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $350 |
| Maine | 1 | $250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Pennies From Heaven Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | General contrbution | $1,000 |
| Autism Speaks | General contribution | $700 |
| American Cancer Society | General contribution | $500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General contribution | $500 |
| Islip Food for Hope | General contribution | $500 |
| Kathy Stewart Memorial Scholarship Foundation | General contribution | $500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General contribution | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | General contribution | $500 |
| America First Policy Institute | General contribution | $500 |
| National Wwii Museum | General contribution | $350 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General contribution | $350 |
| United Services Organization | General contribution | $350 |
| Judicial Watch | General contribution | $260 |
| American Heart Association | General contribution | $250 |
| Wreaths Across America | General contribution | $250 |
| The Leadership Institute | General contribution | $200 |
| American Lung Association | General contribution | $150 |
| Canine Companions | General contribution | $150 |
| Special Olympics | General contribution | $150 |
| The Salvation Army | General contribution | $150 |
| Susan G Komen | General contribution | $100 |
| The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation | General contribution | $100 |
| Smile Train | General contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Luanne Hannah
- Daniel Chefetz
- Adam Chefetz
Questions people ask
Does Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation give?
$36,110 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Luanne Hannah (President), Daniel Chefetz (Vice-President) and Adam Chefetz (Treasurer).
What does Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and disability.