Quick Summary
Name: Chestnut Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker (Private Foundation - Invitation Only)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $524,840 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $100 - $410,000 |
| Average Grant | $16,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
No public website, email, or phone number available. This is a private foundation that selects grantees directly.
Location: Lawrence, NY
Geographic Focus
Primarily funds organizations in:
- New York (NY)
- New Jersey (NJ)
- Florida (FL)
Grants distributed across 8 states total.
Funding Priorities
- Jewish education (yeshivas and religious schools)
- Orthodox Jewish institutions
- Synagogues and congregations
- Jewish charitable organizations
- Religious educational institutions
Major recent recipients include:
- Yeshiva Ohavei Torah
- Bnos Bais Yaakov
- Yeshiva University
- Various synagogues and congregations in NY, NJ, and FL
What They Don't Fund
No public information available about specific exclusions. As a private foundation that only makes contributions to preselected organizations, they do not accept unsolicited applications.
Application Method
Invitation only - This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grantees are preselected by the foundation trustees. There is no public application process.
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