The Chernow Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Chernow Fund Inc is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $315,764 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$315,764
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $263,100 the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,600 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $263,100 | 29 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $315,764 | 45 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
The Chernow Fund Inc 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 Chernow Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 41 | $311,164 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $50,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $50,000 |
| The Macula Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $20,000 |
| The Fathers Daymothers Day Council Inc | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $16,000 |
| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Inc | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $15,000 |
| Ny Islanders Children's Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $13,000 |
| The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $12,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America Inc | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $8,500 |
| Marty Lyons Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $8,000 |
| Ann Liguori Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $8,000 |
| Temple Beth-El of Great Neck | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $7,575 |
| Temple Beth-El of Great Neck | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $6,500 |
| Emunah of America | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $5,000 |
| Nassau County Police Department Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $5,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Suffern | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $3,600 |
| Generals Baseball Academy | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $3,500 |
| Pascack Hills High School | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $3,000 |
| The Lawfare Project - End Jew Hatred | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $2,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $2,000 |
| Jzips Inc | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $2,000 |
| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Inc | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $2,000 |
| Manhasset Lakeville Fire Department | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $2,000 |
| Temple Beth-El of Great Neck | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,800 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,650 |
| Marty Lyons Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,600 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Birkat Moshe | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,000 |
| Brain Tumor Foundation | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,000 |
| Branches Long Island | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $950 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $950 |
| Join Israel | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $550 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Suffern | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $500 |
| Join Israel | General operating support in furtherance of mission. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Streim
- Deborah S Lempert
- Martin Krasner
Questions people ask
Does The Chernow Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chernow Fund Inc give?
$315,764 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Chernow Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn Streim (President), Deborah S Lempert (Secretary) and Martin Krasner (Treasurer).
What does The Chernow Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.