The Leah Belle And P David Chernov
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on humanitarian aid, education, cultural arts, and religious initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of communities, particularly within the Jewish community, through financial assistance to nonprofit organizations. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, cultural organizations, and humanitarian aid groups. It primarily focuses on supporting initiatives that promote social rights and general assistance, demonstrating a holistic approach to community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize Jewish community, humanitarian aid, education, or cultural nonprofits seeking modest, project-level grants and either operating in or partnered with organizations in states where the funder has been active (notably Massachusetts and New York).
Good Fit
- • Clear Jewish community or faith-based mission or programs in humanitarian aid
- • Requests for modest, project-specific funding (small grants under $5K)
- • Operational presence or program activity in Massachusetts or New York
- • An introduction or referral from a previously funded organization or a trustee-level contact
- • Short, well-defined budgets and tangible deliverables
Geography
The latest observed year shows grants to organizations in eight different states, with substantial shares going to Massachusetts and New York, indicating a multi-state footprint despite a single dominant state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 18 distinct recipients across several mission areas (humanitarian aid, education, cultural arts, religion), and 17 of those were new that year, demonstrating a broad and varied recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct recipient turnover is high, but the public record and the foundation's filing state that grants are made to preselected organizations and no open submission route or contact details are provided; therefore unsolicited applicants appear unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
