Robert & Sheila Chamovitz Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1409268 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,517 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | SHEILA CHAMOVITZ CO A F MCGERVEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 5329 BROWNSVILLE ROAD, 5329 BROWNSVILLE RD, PITTSBURGH PA 15236 |
| Phone | 4126536101 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS |
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
41% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,630 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Congregation Dor Hadash | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ad | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Services | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Association on Aging | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Unrestricted | $1,517 |
| North American Conf on Ethopian Jew | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 412 Friends of Zahal | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($5,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,647 | 22 |
| 2022 | $7,180 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500529349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1409268
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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