Luanne and Dan Chefetz Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Islip, New York · EIN 20-3977777 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$29K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$500
Total assets$6,040
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Philadelphia, NY | General contribution | $4,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | New York, NY | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Manhattan, NY | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Foundation | Culpeper, VA | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Henderson, NV | General contribution | $1,100 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Hauppauge, NY | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Pennies From Heaven Foundation | Brooks, GA | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Alexandria, VA | General contribution | $750 |
| Marines Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | General contribution | $750 |
| America First Policy Institute | Washington, DC | General contribution | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | General contribution | $500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General contribution | $500 |
| Islip Food for Hope | Islip, NY | General contribution | $500 |
| Kathy Stewart Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Port Washington, NY | General contribution | $500 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | Roslyn, NY | General contrbution | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General contribution | $500 |
| American Heart Association | New York, NY | General contribution | $250 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General contribution | $250 |
| The National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | General contribution | $250 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General contribution | $200 |
| American Lung Association | New York, NY | General contribution | $150 |
| Canine Companions | Medford, NY | General contribution | $150 |
| Special Olympics | Schenectady, NY | General contribution | $150 |
| Autism Speaks | New York, NY | General contribution | $100 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General contribution | $100 |
| United Services Organization | Washington, DC | General contribution | $100 |
| Nusa | Beaverton, OR | General contribution | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,335 | 31 |
| 2024 | $36,110 | 35 |
| 2023 | $36,925 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622469349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3977777
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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