Private foundation · EIN 82-3402562 · Somers Point, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Best of Chai Corp

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $225K total, median $18K. 73% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$225K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in NJ
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic CityAtlantic City, NJUnrestricted$72K
Jewish Family ServiceMargate, NJUnrestricted$48K
Jewish Older Adult Services of Atlantic CountyAtlantic City, NJUnrestricted$36K
Jewish Community Center of MargateMargate, NJUnrestricted$25K
Community Food Bank of Nj IncHillside, NJUnrestricted$18K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$18K
Big Brothers & SistersNorthfield, NJUnrestricted$8,000
Sister Jeans KitchenAtlantic City, NJUnrestricted
Jafco-Jewish AdoptoinSunrise, FLUnrestricted
AlcoveNorthfield, NJUnrestricted
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYUnrestricted

By state: New Jersey 8 · New York 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Best of Chai Corp is a private grantmaking foundation in Somers Point, New Jersey, administered in care of Larry Horowitz, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Best of Chai Corp accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Best of Chai Corp give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $225K across 11 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Best of Chai Corp give?

New Jersey (8 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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