The Chazen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chazen Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $982,944 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 | $471,220 | 43 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $982,944 | 39 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 31 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
The Chazen 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 The Chazen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $1.2 million |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $45,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $248 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong House Museum | General support | $1.0 million |
| 92nd Street Y | General support | $50,000 |
| JCC Rockland | General support | $50,000 |
| UW Foundation Chazen Museum of Art | General support | $30,000 |
| Center for Safety & Change | General support | $26,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | General support | $25,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | General support | $12,500 |
| The Reform Temple of Rockland | General support | $11,132 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Madison Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Montefiore Nyack Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Penguin Rep Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Rockland Country Pride Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Nyack | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Rockland Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Rockland Conservatory of Music | General support | $5,000 |
| UW Hillel | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Andrew Goodman Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Nyack Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Nypirg | General support | $1,000 |
| People to People | General support | $1,000 |
| United Hospice of Rockland | General support | $1,000 |
| Urban Glass | General support | $1,000 |
| Nyack Library | General support | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) | General support | $250 |
| American Craft Council | General support | $248 |
| Nyack Fire Department | General support | $100 |
| The National World War II Museum | General support | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Simona Chazen
Questions people ask
Does The Chazen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chazen Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Chazen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Simona Chazen (Trustee).
What does The Chazen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and community development.