The Cheswatyr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cheswatyr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,600 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$216,600
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $203,650 the year before.
56% 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 | $203,650 | 23 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $216,600 | 27 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Cheswatyr Foundation 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 Cheswatyr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $176,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $4,400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,200 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Composers Now Fund for NYC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Luna Composition Lab | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Jazz Gallery | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alarm Will Sound | Charitable | $20,000 |
| International Contemporaty Ensemble | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kyo-Shin-An Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Make Music Alliance | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Harlem Chamber Players | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Looking Glass Art | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bang on A Can | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Blowcomotion | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Composers Orchesrta | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bronx Academy of Art & Dance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sphinx Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Freight& Salvage | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin International Music | Charitable | $4,400 |
| Blank Forms | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Dancespace Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Iranian Female Composers | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Craft Emergency Relief | Charitable | $2,000 |
| PS 21 Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| DC Jazz Festival | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Avalon Theatre | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Leo Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ny Circus Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Wasserman
- Wendy Wasserman
- Stefanie Wasserman
- James Browne
- Norian Caporal Berkowitz
Questions people ask
Does The Cheswatyr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cheswatyr Foundation Inc give?
$216,600 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Cheswatyr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Emily Wasserman (President), Wendy Wasserman (Vice President), Stefanie Wasserman (Treasurer) and James Browne (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Cheswatyr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.