Summary
The foundation was established in 1996 in Boston, Massachusetts by Irwin Chafetz. The foundation is based on private contributions of the Chafetz family members. Irwin Chafetz is known for his roles in the travel and tourism industry, and in his role as Vice President of "Interface Group-Massachusetts". The annual contribution of the foundation is approximately 16 thousand dollars.
Background
Irwin Chafetz was born in Boston in 1936. He received a BA in Romance Languages from Boston University and then went to study at Syracuse University. He boosted his business career in the tourism and travel industry while working part time as a student in this field.
Mr. Chafetz served as President and now as Vice President and Director of the travel company "Interface Group-Massachusetts'' which operates a charter travel agency. He previously served as President of the charter airline "Five Star Airlines" and of "Interface Group-Nevada," which owned and operated trade shows. Mr. Chafetz has served on the boards of directors of many charitable and civic organizations and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Suffolk University and a former member of the Dean's Advisory Council at Boston University School of Management. Mr. Chafetz is a member of several philanthropic foundations and contributes among other things to the IDF and various Jewish organizations.
Targets
The foundation aims to support Jewish causes and organizations, as well as art, medicine and higher education.
Activities
Giving primarily to Jewish causes and to health organizations; funding also for social services.
Fields of Interest
Education, Health, Higher Education, Welfare
Geographical Focus
USA - Massachusetts, New York
Israel
Limitations
The Foundation contributes to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
As of 2020, due to the crisis, the foundation declares that it is donating exclusively within the United States.
Average Grant
10 thousand $
Yearly Number of Grants
7
How to Apply
The Foundation contributes to pre-selected organizations only. An application form is not required,
Months to Apply
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Grants to Other Countries
Yes
Supported Organizations
Israel
Chabad, Yemin Orde, IDF, Mishkan Tefila, P.E.F. ISRAEL.
U.S.A
Isr amer council, Adelson Educational campus, The Price Ctr, Mesivta greater Boston, Shalom Learning (MA), FIDF, CJP Boston
People
Irwin Chafetz, Trustee, Email: Irwin@TIGMASS.com
Roberta Chafetz , Trustee
Howard Chafetz, Trustee
Laurence Chafetz, Trustee
