American Chai Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-6130992

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, American Chai Trust has awarded 236 grants totaling $924,103 to organizations in New York, New Jersey and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $21,000, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$924,103
Total Assets
$2,422,219
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 36%

4 of 11 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

89% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (79%), Brooklyn (11%), Bronx (3%).

Funding Trajectory
-43%

Declining funding trend with 43% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into American Chai Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
East Side House Settlement $1,500 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2024
Brooklyn Acacemy Of Music $3,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2024
Chamber Music Society $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Heritage Management $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
International Peace Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
New School (Vera List Center) $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
New Museum $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Say - Stuttering Association For The Young $10,000 Irvington, NY, US General Support 2024
Hunter College $12,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
American Federation Of Arts $15,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Multiple Grantees $21,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Afro-latin Jazz Alliance $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
American Federation Of Arts $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
American Parkinson Disease Association $5,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2023
Asian Society $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Brooklyn Acacemy Of Music $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2023
Chamber Music Society $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Henry Street Settlement Abrons Arts Center $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Hunter College $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
International Peace Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Kristi House $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2023
Lunchbreak $5,000 Red Bank, NJ, US General Support 2023
Market Steer Mission $5,000 Morris Town, NJ, US General Support 2023
New Museum $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Nonprofit New York $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Open Hands Legal Services $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Residency Unlimited $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Sage $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Stuttering Association For The Young $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The New School $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The Vera List Center For Art And Politics $7,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The Young (Say) $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Afro-latin Jazz Alliance $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
American Federation Of Arts $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
American Parkinson Disease Association $5,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2023
Asian Society $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Brooklyn Acacemy Of Music $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2023
Chamber Music Society $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Henry Street Settlement Abrons Arts Center $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Hunter College $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
International Peace Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Kristi House $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2023
Lunchbreak $5,000 Red Bank, NJ, US General Support 2023
Market Steer Mission $5,000 Morris Town, NJ, US General Support 2023
New Museum $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Nonprofit New York $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Open Hands Legal Services $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Residency Unlimited $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Sage $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Stuttering Association For The Young $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The New School $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The Vera List Center For Art And Politics $7,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The Young (Say) $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
American Federation Of Arts $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Carnegie Hall Citywide $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Chamber Music Society $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Colel Chabad $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Education Africa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Hunter College $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
International Peace Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
New Museum $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Riverside Church Food Pantry $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The New School $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Afro-latin Jazz Alliance $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
American Friends Of The Jewish Campus Berlin $7,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2021
American Federation Of Arts $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Bronxworks $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2021
Brooklyn Acacemy Of Music $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2021
Carnegie Hall Citywide $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Chamber Music Society $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Disabled American Veterans Ch 74 $4,000 Freehold, NJ, US General Support 2021
Education Africa $1,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Gregory's Learning Center $3,000 Roselle, NJ, US General Support 2021
Gods Love We Deliver $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Hunter College $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Hunter College $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Israel Cancer Research Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Lunchbreak $10,000 Red Bank, NJ, US General Support 2021
New Museum $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
New Museum $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Open Hands Legal Services $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Rhizome $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Riverside Church Food Pantry $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Rosey's Rescue $5,000 Atkinson, NC, US General Support 2021
Say $10,000 Irvington, NY, US General Support 2021
Urban Resource Institute $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Afro-latin Jazz Alliance $4,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Bronxworks $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2020
City Harvest Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Food Bank For New York City $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Flushing Town Hall $2,000 Flushing, NY, US General Support 2020
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Hunter College $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
International Foundation For Art Research $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Kings And Queens Of Kibera $3,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
Lunchbreak $4,000 Red Bank, NJ, US General Support 2020
Metropolis Ensemble $3,000 Jackson Heights, NY, US General Support 2020
National Center For Law And Economic Justice $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
New Museum $7,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Oasis Haven For Women And Children $5,000 Paterson, NJ, US General Support 2020
Protocinema $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York $1,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Riverside Church Food Pantry $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Say $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Social Venture Circle $2,500 Dumont, NJ, US General Support 2020
South Asian Council For Social Services $3,000 Flushing, NY, US General Support 2020
Afro-latin Jazz Alliance $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Alpha Workshops $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Barishnikov Arts Center $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Brooklyn Acacemy Of Music $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2019
Carnegie Hall Citywide $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Chamber Music Society $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Cherry Lane Theater $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Cindrella's Closet $2,500 Freehold, NJ, US General Support 2019
East Side House Settlement $1,500 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2019
Education Africa $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Figment $2,375 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Friends Without A Border $500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Graham Windham $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2019
Henry Street Settlement Abrons Arts Center $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Hunter College $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
International Foundation For Art Research $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Japan Society $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Lunchbreak $2,500 Red Bank, NJ, US General Support 2019
Metropolis Ensemble $2,500 Jackson Heights, NY, US General Support 2019
Moma Museum Of Modern Art $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Naked Angels Theater Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
New Museum $12,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Nonprofit New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Pictures For Progress $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Rhizome $2,800 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Rocking The Boat $2,000 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2019
Say $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
United Palace Of Cultural Arts $3,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Whitney Museum $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Other Small Grants $2,328 New York, NY, US General Support 2019
Madison Square Park Conservatoy $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Park 2017
Figment Project $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support The Figment Project 2017
Non-profit Coodinating Comm Of Ny $2,500 New York, NY, US To Promote And Support Nfps In Ny 2017
Rubin Museum Of Art $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support Programs At The Museum 2017
Harold Hunter Fda $1,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Skatboarding As A Vehicle 2017
Bond Street Theater $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Theater-based Programs 2017
Frost Valley Ymca $2,500 Claryville, NY, US To Support Ecology Education 2017
Cinderella's Closet $2,500 Freehold, NJ, US To Help With High School Program 2017
Cinderella's Closet $2,500 Freehold, NJ, US To Help With High School Program 2017
New Museum $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Museum Programs 2017
New Museum $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Museum Exhibitions 2017
Say $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support Programs For Young People 2017
Girls Write Now $2,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
Henry Street Settlement $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Social Services 2017
Fortune Society $2,500 Long Island City, NY, US To Support The Fortune Society 2017
Brooklyn Academy Of Music $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Music 2017
Metropolis Ensemble $2,500 Queens, NY, US To Support Youth Works 2017
Residency Unlimited $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Raise Awareness Of Online Identen 2017
Cherry Lane Theater $2,500 New York, NY, US To Help With Playwright Mentor Proje 2017
American Friends Of Ludwig $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Film Festival 2017
Southern Poverty Law Center $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US To Support The Organization 2017
Action Play $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2017
International Found For Art Researc $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Art Research 2017
Fresh Air Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US To Support Kids At The Fresh Air Pro 2017
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance $2,500 New York, NY, US To Encourage Jazz 2017
Brooklyn Boatworks $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Programs Of Brooklyn 2017
Hunter College Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Creative Writings 2017
Hunter College Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Gallery 2017
Guggenheim $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Organization 2017
We Make Noise $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support We Make Noice 2017
A Blade Of Grass $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Documentary Film Series 2017
Rocking The Boat $2,000 Bronx, NY, US To Empower Kids To Be Successful 2017
Carnegie Hall Institue $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Neighborhood Concerts 2017
Open Hands Legal Services $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support Free Legal Services 2017
Queens Museum $1,000 Queens, NY, US To Support Online Art And Tech. 2017
Lunch Break $2,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Provide Meals To Underserved Populat 2017
Lunch Break $2,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Provide Meals To Underserved Populat 2017
Clowns Without Borders $2,000 Blue Lake, CA, US To Support The Organization 2017
Isreal Cancer Rearch Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Cancer Research 2017
A Blade Of Grass $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Documentary Film Series 2016
American Friends Of Ludwig $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Film Festival 2016
Art In General $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2016
Barishnikov Arts Center $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Artists And School Progra 2016
Belleayre Conservatory $2,000 Highmount, NY, US To Support Community Based Music Fes 2016
Bond Street Theater $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Theater-based Programs 2016
Boys And Girls Harbor $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Program For Disadvantaged 2016
Brooklyn Academy Of Music $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US Performing Arts Center 2016
Brooklyn Public Library $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Library Edu. Programs 2016
Brooklyn Public Library $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Library Edu. Programs 2016
Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Resident Artists 2016
Cambodian Living Arts $250 New York, NY, US General Support 2016
Carnegie Hall - Weill Music Institu $3,500 New York, NY, US To Support Neighborhood Concerts 2016
Cathedral Church Of St John The Di $2,500 New York, NY, US To Help Cover The Show Costs 2016
Center Against Domestic Violence $3,500 New York, NY, US Support,shelter And Education Progra 2016
Chamber Music Society $2,500 New York, NY, US To Stimulate And Support Music 2016
Chamber Music Society $3,000 New York, NY, US To Stimulate And Support Music 2016
Cherry Lane Theater $2,500 New York, NY, US To Help With Playwright Mentor Proje 2016
Cinderella's Closet $5,000 Freehold, NJ, US To Help With High School Program 2016
Cinderella's Closet $2,500 Freehold, NJ, US To Help With High School Program 2016
Education Africa $2,000 New York, NY, US To Support Education Pros In Africa 2016
Expanded Schools $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support Education Enrichment Prog 2016
Extreme Kids And Crew $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Afterschool Program 2016
Figment Project $1,500 New York, NY, US To Support Figment Project 2016
Figment Project $1,500 New York, NY, US To Support Artists 2016
Food Bank Nyc $750 New York, NY, US To Support Food Program 2016
Friends Without A Border $500 New York, NY, US General Support 2016
Frost Valley Ymca $2,500 Claryville, NY, US To Support Ecology Education 2016
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation $2,000 New York, NY, US To Support Music Therapy For Cancer 2016
Graham Windham $1,000 New York, NY, US Support For Childhood Services 2016
Hunter College Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Creative Writings 2016
Hunter College Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Creative Writings And Art 2016
Hunter College Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Gallery 2016
Initiative For Heritage Conservatio $2,000 Chicago, IL, US To Support Research And Training Pro 2016
International Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US To Support Lecture Program 2016
Israel Cancer Research Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Cancer Research 2016
Israel Cancer Research Fund $3,100 New York, NY, US To Support Cancer Research 2016
Lunch Break $2,500 Red Bank, NJ, US Provide Meals To Underserved Populat 2016
Lunch Break $5,000 Red Bank, NJ, US Provide Meals To Underserved Populat 2016
Metropolis Ensemble $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Youth Works 2016
Metropolis Ensemble $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support Youth Works 2016
New Museum $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Museum Programs 2016
New Museum $12,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Museum Exhibitions 2016
Nyc Police Foundation $3,000 New York, NY, US To Support Community Nypd Programs 2016
Open Hands Legal Services $4,000 New York, NY, US To Support Free Legal Services 2016
Residency Unlimited $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Raise Awareness Of Online Identen 2016
Rhizome Communications Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Artists 2016
Rhizome Communications Inc $3,500 New York, NY, US To Support Artists 2016
Rocking The Boat $3,000 Bronx, NY, US To Empower Kids To Be Successful 2016
Say $5,000 New York, NY, US To Support Programs For Young People 2016
Say $10,000 New York, NY, US To Support Programs For Young People 2016
The Town Hall $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2016
Young Concert Artists $2,500 New York, NY, US To Support Young Artists 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 13-6130992
Website N/A
Address PERLMAN 521 FIFTH AVE 30FL New York, NY 10175-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee American Chai Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Clifford Perlman
Trustee Aaron Doynow
Trustee Michael Cohn

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.