Private foundation · EIN 47-1373868 · West Newton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chleck Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $150K. 44% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$2.4M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in MA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$55M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAChleck family foundation grant payment$750K
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAChleck family foundation grant payment$500K
Jewish Community CenterNew York, NYChleck family foundation grant payment$500K
Dana Farber IncBoston, MAChleck family foundation grant payment$200K
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLChleck family foundation grant payment$150K
Jewish Community CenterNew York, NYChleck family foundation grant payment$100K
The American Friends of BatshevaNew York, NYChleck family foundation grant payment$75K
Park School CorporationBrookline, MAChleck family foundation grant payment$50K
Marin Primary and MiddleLarkspur, CAChleck family foundation grant payment$40K

By state: Massachusetts 4 · New York 3 · Florida 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Chleck Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in West Newton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Daivd Chleck, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Chleck Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Chleck Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 9 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Chleck Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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