Ruth & Ezra Chesky Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 23-7003092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$14K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$412K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,500 |
| City Harvest Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $2,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of NY | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Pmc Jimmy Fund | Needham, MA | General | $1,000 |
| The Greenwood Historic Fund | Brooklyn, NY | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $13,300 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102066
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7003092
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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