AMERICAN CHAI TRUST
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $123K · expenses $145K · assets $613K
- EIN
- 13-6130992
- Address
- PERLMAN 521 FIFTH AVE 30FL, NEW YORK, NY 10175-0000
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- September 1964 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 3 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Perlman | TRUSTEE | 2012-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Aaron Doynow | TRUSTEE | 2012-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Cohn | TRUSTEE | 2012-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFFORD PERLMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AARON DOYNOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR MICHAEL COHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 11 grants to organizations · $91K
Listed grants add up to $91,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $111,500. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 23 grants to organizations · $120K
2022 · 10 grants to organizations · $38K
Listed grants add up to $38,500; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $96,500. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 24 grants to organizations · $122K
2020 · 21 grants to organizations · $87K
2019 · 32 grants to organizations · $82K
2018 · 34 grants to organizations · $95K
2017 · 39 grants to organizations · $102K
2016 · 53 grants to organizations · $160K
Listed grants add up to $160,100; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $109,600. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2015 · 15 grants to organizations · $42K
Listed grants add up to $41,750; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $92,250. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2014 · 27 grants to organizations · $97K
2013 · 25 grants to organizations · $86K
2012 · 42 grants to organizations · $178K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $123,337 | $145,233 | $612,532 | $588,682 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $77,592 | $143,601 | $548,698 | $548,698 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $75,104 | $119,000 | $607,661 | $549,661 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $131,014 | $146,949 | $663,845 | $582,845 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $81,897 | $117,732 | $642,280 | $598,780 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $66,718 | $107,786 | $668,615 | $634,615 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $90,594 | $116,159 | $719,383 | $675,683 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $63,322 | $126,995 | $767,275 | $713,345 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $60,602 | $129,110 | $781,868 | $777,018 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $60,062 | $110,925 | $900,971 | $845,526 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $58,958 | $116,970 | $902,490 | $896,389 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $72,012 | $104,778 | $963,520 | $954,401 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $49,309 | $190,727 | $991,817 | $987,167 | - | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CHARITABLE TRUST INC | AZ | T30 | $204,431 | $85,508 | DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $2,595 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN SNUFF CHARITABLE TRUST | AL | Not reported | $246,021 | $213,955 | TRUSTEE | $30,147 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN PRIME TRUST | CA | Not reported | $51,750 | $81,329 | Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| CARING AMERICANS TRUST | MO | Not reported | $514,729 | $709,480 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| AMERICAN COMMUNITY TRUST | TX | P12 | $1,434,012 | $1,430,457 | TRUSTEE | $150,000 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST | DC | K25 | $48,402,808 | $47,009,214 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $718,838 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| AMERICAN LITC TRUST | WA | I80 | $0 | - | Director | $0 | Similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 7 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $145,233 spent · pay $0 · grants $111,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $111,500 | 76.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $27,017 | 18.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $3,830 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,500 | 1.7% | |
| Taxes | $350 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $36 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $145,233 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $143,601 spent · pay $0 · grants $120,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $120,500 | 83.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $22,572 | 15.7% | |
| Taxes | $434 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $95 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $143,601 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $119,000 spent · pay $0 · grants $96,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $96,500 | 81.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $19,200 | 16.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,000 | 1.7% | |
| Other expenses | $1,300 | 1.1% | |
| Total | $119,000 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $146,949 spent · pay $0 · grants $122,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $122,000 | 83.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $18,258 | 12.4% | |
| Taxes | $3,591 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,000 | 1.4% | |
| Other expenses | $1,100 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $146,949 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $117,732 spent · pay $0 · grants $87,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $87,000 | 73.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $18,062 | 15.3% | |
| Other expenses | $9,472 | 8.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,000 | 1.7% | |
| Taxes | $1,198 | 1.0% | |
| Total | $117,732 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $107,786 spent · pay $0 · grants $82,003 · events $937
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $82,003 | 76.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $20,000 | 18.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,000 | 1.9% | |
| Taxes | $1,499 | 1.4% | |
| Other expenses | $1,232 | 1.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $937 | 0.9% | |
| Printing and publications | $115 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $107,786 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $116,159 spent · pay $0 · grants $94,700 · events $975
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $94,700 | 81.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,380 | 14.1% | |
| Other expenses | $4,104 | 3.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $975 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $116,159 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $126,995 spent · pay $0 · grants $102,500 · events $2,910
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $102,500 | 80.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,340 | 12.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | 2.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $2,910 | 2.3% | |
| Other expenses | $895 | 0.7% | |
| Taxes | $850 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $126,995 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $129,110 spent · pay $0 · grants $109,600 · events $61
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $109,600 | 84.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $13,444 | 10.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | 2.7% | |
| Other expenses | $1,650 | 1.3% | |
| Taxes | $855 | 0.7% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $61 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $129,110 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $110,925 spent · pay $0 · grants $92,250 · events $1,691
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $92,250 | 83.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,283 | 11.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | 3.2% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,691 | 1.5% | |
| Taxes | $1,165 | 1.1% | |
| Other expenses | $36 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $110,925 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $116,970 spent · pay $0 · grants $97,000 · events $84
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $97,000 | 82.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,722 | 10.9% | |
| Taxes | $3,555 | 3.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | 3.0% | |
| Other expenses | $109 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $84 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $116,970 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $104,778 spent · pay $0 · grants $86,500 · events $745
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $86,500 | 82.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $13,175 | 12.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | 3.3% | |
| Taxes | $852 | 0.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $745 | 0.7% | |
| Other expenses | $6 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $104,778 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $190,727 spent · pay $0 · grants $178,430 · events $1,005
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $178,430 | 93.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,338 | 3.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,500 | 1.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,005 | 0.5% | |
| Taxes | $250 | 0.1% | |
| Other expenses | $204 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $190,727 | 100% |
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