The Chaffin Luhana Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 27-4077188 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Eric T Chaffin and or Roopal P Luha |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Third Avenue, New YOrk NY 10016 |
| Phone | 8004801123 |
| Form and materials | formal application can be obtained by request |
| Deadlines | February 1 for the following year |
| Restrictions | summarized in the formal applicaiton |
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
86% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Heritage | Milipitas, CA | General Grant | $5,000 |
| Student Payment Center Lena Carr #4641837 | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $2,500 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | Helena, MT | General Grant | $2,152 |
| Keenans Kids Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General Grant | $1,600 |
| ALS Association | Washington, DC | General Grant | $750 |
| Breakthrough T1D | New York, NY | General Grant | $500 |
| It Gets Better | Los Angeles, CA | General Grant | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $500 |
| Public Justice | Oakland, CA | General Grant | $450 |
| Education Partnership | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $350 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | General Grant | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General Grant | $250 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General Grant | $250 |
| Angel Ridge Animal Rescue | Meadowlands, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Animal Friends | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Athens Humane Society | Athens, OH | General Grant | $250 |
| Autism Partnership Inc | Seal Beach, CA | General Grant | $250 |
| Autism Speaks | Washington, DC | General Grant | $250 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General Grant | $250 |
| Brother Wolf | Asheville, NC | General Grant | $250 |
| Cowley County Humane Society | Windield, KS | General Grant | $250 |
| Center of Creative Arts | St Louis, MO | General Grant | $250 |
| Dogtopia Enterprises | Coraopolis, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Dream Builders | Wilmington, DE | General Grant | $250 |
| Federated Conservationists of Westchester County | White Plains, NY | General Grant | $250 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General Grant | $250 |
| Filling in the Blanks | Norwalk, CT | General Grant | $250 |
| For Pitties Sake | Grandy, NC | General Grant | $250 |
| Health Sector Preparedness and Response - Humane Society of Puerto Rico | Guaynabo, PR | General Grant | $250 |
| Homes For Our Troops Inc | Taunton, MA | General Grant | $250 |
| Hope for the Day | Chicago, IL | General Grant | $250 |
| Hope Project | Washington, DC | General Grant | $250 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Humane Society | Johnstown, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| K9s For Warriors Inc | Ponte Vedra, FL | General Grant | $250 |
| Kelsey's Dream | Mifflinburg, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Kid Save international | Culver City, CA | General Grant | $250 |
| La Roche University | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Lebo Pride | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Lupus Research | New York, NY | General Grant | $250 |
| Mission MSA | McLean, VA | General Grant | $250 |
| Ms Wheelchair Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| National CASAGAL Association for Children | Atlanta, GA | General Grant | $250 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | Dallas, TX | General Grant | $250 |
| One Simple Wish | Trenton, NJ | General Grant | $250 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | General Grant | $250 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Kittanning, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Outreach Teen and Family Services | Pittsburgh, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| Parkinson S Foundation | New York, NY | General Grant | $250 |
| Paw Safe | Eastford, CT | General Grant | $250 |
| Safe Horizon | New York, NY | General Grant | $250 |
| Savehaven | Wells, ME | General Grant | $250 |
| Search Inc | Chicago, IL | General Grant | $250 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General Grant | $250 |
| Southwest PA Retreiver Rescue | Plum, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| The hidden Opponent Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General Grant | $250 |
| The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Harrisburg, PA | General Grant | $250 |
| The Trevor Project | West Holywood, CA | General Grant | $250 |
| Tiger World | Rockwell, NC | General Grant | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,902 | 69 |
| 2023 | $31,883 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4077188
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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