The Chestnut Foundation
Invitation OnlyLawrence, New York · EIN 46-3001070 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$813K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $12,500.
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
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Ohavei Torah | Bronx, NY | Public support of organization mission | $347,550 |
| Gateways Organization Inc | Monsey, NY | Public support of organization mission | $113,350 |
| Bnos Bais Yaakov | Lakewood, NJ | Public support of organization mission | $100,680 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $60,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Torah V'chesed | Philadelphia, PA | Public support of organization mission | $57,000 |
| Cong Mikdash Dovid | Monsey, NY | Public support of organization mission | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $20,000 |
| Hashevaynu | Queens, NY | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Queens, NY | Public support of organization mission | $12,500 |
| Congregation Khal Chasidim of Lawrence | Lawrence, NJ | Public support of organization mission | $12,140 |
| Chessed L'abraham | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Cong Chakal Yitzchok | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $7,000 |
| Cong Khal Chasidim | Chicago, IL | Public support of organization mission | $6,100 |
| Congregation Zichron Moshe | Lakewood, NJ | Public support of organization mission | $5,500 |
| Mikdash Dovid | Monsey, NY | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Nachlei Torah Inc | Lakewood, NJ | Public support of organization mission | $4,730 |
| Gan Aliya | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $3,600 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Dsatmat | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $3,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Shalom Zalman | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $2,000 |
| Lev Devorah | Monsey, NY | Public support of organization mission | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh | Far Rockaway, NY | Public support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst | Cedarhurst, NY | Public support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Samchainu | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Khal Chasidim North Woodmere | Valley Stream, NY | Public support of organization mission | $750 |
| Beis Medrash of Woodlane | Jackson, NJ | Public support of organization mission | $500 |
| Yeshiva of Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway, NY | Public support of organization mission | $350 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $300 |
| Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach | Atlantic Beach, NY | Public support of organization mission | $300 |
| Zaka | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $250 |
| Gemach Harabbonim NFP | Chicago, IL | Public support of organization mission | $250 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Kensington | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $200 |
| Mesivta Tiferes Jerusalem | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $180 |
| Ohel Bais Ezra | Brooklyn, NY | Public support of organization mission | $180 |
| Blue Point Elementary | Blue Point, NY | Public support of organization mission | $47 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $813,257 | 34 |
| 2023 | $524,840 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349100231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3001070
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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