American Chai Trust

EIN 13-6130992 Β· NY

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in NY, IL
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Giving Profile

In 2024, American Chai Trust based in NY paid 11 grants totaling $91K to 11 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $21K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included MULTIPLE GRANTEES, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS, and HUNTER COLLEGE. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$612,532
Giving (latest yr)
$91,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
11
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Multiple Grantees$21,000
  • American Federation of Arts$15,000
  • Hunter College$12,500
  • New Museum$10,000
  • Say - Stuttering Association for the Young$10,000

Where grants went

  • New York$86,000 Β· 10 grants
  • Illinois$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Multiple Grantees
New York, NY
General Support
$21,000
American Federation of Arts
New York, NY
General Support
$15,000
Hunter College
New York, NY
General Support
$12,500
New Museum
New York, NY
General Support
$10,000
Say - Stuttering Association for the Young
Irvington, NY
General Support
$10,000
New School (Vera List Center)
New York, NY
General Support
$5,000
Heritage Management
Chicago, IL
General Support
$5,000
International Peace Institute
New York, NY
General Support
$5,000
Chamber Music Society
New York, NY
General Support
$3,000
Brooklyn Acacemy of Music
Brooklyn, NY
General Support
$3,000
East Side House Settlement
Bronx, NY
General Support
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

American Chai Trust's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

American Chai Trust is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, American Chai Trust reported 11 itemized grants totaling $91K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $21K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include MULTIPLE GRANTEES, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS, HUNTER COLLEGE, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

American Chai Trust is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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