Chess Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-0782279
Foundation Overview
Based in Purchase, NY, Chess Foundation has awarded 164 grants totaling $2,831,795 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $206,045, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 35 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in Rye (47%), New York (34%), Port Chester (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 25% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (80%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Chess Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Purchase, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aclu | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Capitol Squash Inc | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Carver Center | $25,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $25,000 | Elmsford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Feeding Westchester | $25,000 | Elmsford, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fisher House Foundation | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Focus For A Future | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Rye Nature Center | $7,500 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gifford Law Center | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $10,000 | Little Rock, AZ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $70,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| King School | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $2,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Npr | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | $20,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Book Emergency Medical Services | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rye Fire Dept | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rye Historical Society | $7,500 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Safe Passage | $7,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $25,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sierra Club | $10,000 | Bedford, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Simmons College | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Trinity College | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $10,000 | Topeka, KS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Carver Center | $25,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Focus For A Future | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rye Nature Center | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $78,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $2,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Book Emergency Medical Services | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Fire Dept | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Historical Society | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Youth Council | $11,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Safe Passage | $5,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $25,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trinity College | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Carver Center | $25,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Focus For A Future | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rye Nature Center | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $78,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $2,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Book Emergency Medical Services | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Fire Dept | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Historical Society | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Youth Council | $11,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Safe Passage | $5,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $25,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trinity College | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Carver Center | $25,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Focus For A Future | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rye Nature Center | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $78,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $2,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Book Emergency Medical Services | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Fire Dept | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Historical Society | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Youth Council | $11,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Safe Passage | $5,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $25,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trinity College | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Feeding Westchester | $25,000 | Elmsford, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Focus For A Future | $10,000 | Ny, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $21,800 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $2,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc | $5,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Book Emergency Medical Services | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rye Historical Society | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rye Volunteer Firefighters Department | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $25,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Trinity College | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Rye Ny | $2,500 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Giving Tree Global | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | $40,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Safe Passage | $5,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Feeding Westchester | $60,000 | Elmsford, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Focus For A Future | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $20,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $2,500 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc | $5,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Rye Volunteer Firefighters Department | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $10,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Trinity College | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Rye Ny | $2,500 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Greenwich Hospital | $15,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Rye Historical Society | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Teach For America Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Mount Sinai | $206,045 | New York, NY, US | Covid-19 Response | 2020 |
| Citizens Committee For Children Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $25,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Feeding Westchester | $30,000 | Elmsford, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Focus For A Future | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Friends Of Rye Nature Center | $10,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Gifford Law Center | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpuse | 2019 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Jay Heritage Center | $19,450 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| The Philharmonic Society Of Ny Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | $1,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | $15,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Of New York City Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc | $5,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Port Chester-rye-rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc | $1,000 | Port Chester, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Rye Volunteer Firefighters Department | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Rye Ny | $2,500 | Rye, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Safe Passage | $25,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $35,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Simmons College | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Trinity College | $20,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 30-0782279 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO CNG 3 MANHATTANVILLE ROAD 301 Purchase, NY 10577-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Chess Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Scott Wallach |
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| Trustee | Caroline Wallach |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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