Frank and Yetta Chaiken Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-0264232 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JANICE SELEKMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 WAYCROSS ROAD, WILMINGTON DE 19803 |
| Phone | 3028978884 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS INDICATING THE REASON FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Jewish studies | $54,300 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Support jewish life | $30,000 |
| Siegel Jewish Community Center | Wilmington, DE | Jewish community center | $4,300 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Preserve jewish history | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Selaware | Wilmington, DE | Reproductive health | $600 |
| Aclu of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Protect civil liberties | $500 |
| Kutz Senior Living | Wilmington, DE | Care of the elderly | $360 |
| Reach Riverside | Wilmington, DE | Assist low income community | $250 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Newark, DE | Food provision | $200 |
| Health Volunteers Overseas | Washington, DC | Health care | $200 |
| League of Women Voters | Wilmington, DE | Election awareness | $200 |
| Hadassah Inc | New York, NY | Education | $180 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Anti-Defamation mission | $150 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | Public television | $100 |
| Talleyville Fire Company | Wilmington, DE | Firefighting services | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,415 | 15 |
| 2023 | $76,856 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349101210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0264232
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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