The Leah Belle and P David Chernov Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 52-1517004 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75 and $140.
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
66% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Habonim | New York, NY | Religion | $540 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance. | $450 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Community Cente | Jackson Hole, WY | General assistance | $378 |
| Congregation Ansche Chesed | New York, NY | General assistance | $360 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Cultural arts | $140 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education | $100 |
| League of Women Voters | Boston, MA | Voting education | $100 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $100 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General assistance | $100 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | Arlington, VA | Medical | $90 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General assistance | $90 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Medical | $75 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Boston, MA | General assistance | $75 |
| National Audobon Society | NY, NY | General assistance | $75 |
| Antidefamation League | New York, NY | Social justice | $72 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General assistance | $54 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | General assistance | $50 |
| MGH Fund | Boston, MA | General assistance | $20 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($4,289). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,158 | 30 |
| 2024 | $6,452 | 18 |
| 2023 | $462 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611239349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1517004
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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