EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC COPub 78
Pub 78
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
58-1823260
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that made $1.1 million in grants to eight grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding opportunities are available by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND DESERT AREA
Rancho Mirage, CA
$148.8K
9%
HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CA
$20K
1%
LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE DESERT
Indian Wells, CA
$20K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$1.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO?
No. EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO give?
EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1,600. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO make each year?
In 2025, EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO fund recently?
In 2025, EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND DESERT AREA, HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, and LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE DESERT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO?
EVELYN & HERBERT CHERNIS FOUNDATION INC CO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.