The Robert J and Deborah a Chalfin Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMetuchen, New Jersey · EIN 20-0488649 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT J CHALFIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 83 CLARENDON CT, METUCHEN NJ 088401504 |
| Phone | 7323211099 |
| BOB@CHALFIN.COM | |
| Form and materials | HTTP://WWW.CHALFIN.COM/FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SUBJECT TO DISCRETION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad House | Philadelphia, PA | Community support | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | NY, NY | Community support | $1,040 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Metuchen, NJ | Community support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Neve Shalom | Metuchen, NJ | Community support | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Center, NY | Community support | $500 |
| Oschner Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Community support | $500 |
| Metuchen Public Library | Metuchen, NJ | Community support | $400 |
| Metuchen Public Library | Metuchen, NJ | Community support | $400 |
| Bayport Fire Department | Bayport, NY | Community support | $250 |
| Jimmy Fund Walk | Boston, MA | Community support | $250 |
| Obama Foundation | Topeka, KS | Community support | $250 |
| Pj Library | Agwam, MA | Community support | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($4,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,490 | 19 |
| 2024 | $9,750 | 10 |
| 2023 | $8,480 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101617
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0488649
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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