The David Franklin Chazen Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 91-2170993 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,060
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $360 and $7,500.
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
59% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $35,375 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General support | $25,000 |
| The Buddy Program | Aspen, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $17,500 |
| Theatre Aspen | Aspen, CO | General support | $10,400 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Impactisrael | Needham, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center | Basalt, CO | General support | $7,500 |
| Jewish Education Project | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Saftey and Change | New City, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | General support | $4,200 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | General support | $3,600 |
| Rohr Chabad House at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | General support | $3,600 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | Nashville, TN | General support | $3,600 |
| Global Volunteers | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Glo Good Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $2,060 |
| Celebrate the Beat | Boca Ratodillonn, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | General support | $1,400 |
| Honeymoon Israel | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Northwell Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Mskgiving | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Aspen Public Radio | Aspen, CO | General support | $375 |
| Israel Tennis Center | New York, NY | General support | $360 |
| Tourette Association | Bayside, NY | General support | $360 |
| Brothers for Life | New York, NY | General support | $360 |
| Homecare & Hospice of the Valley | Glenwood Springs, CO | General support | $360 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Spondylitis Association of America | Encino, CA | General support | $250 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine Brain Spine Center | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Aunt Marthas Health & Wellness | Olympia Fields, IL | General support | $155 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,955 | 32 |
| 2024 | $157,365 | 32 |
| 2023 | $110,180 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349101220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2170993
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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