Chayim V Chesed
Chayim V Chesed is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2004, it collects money for people who cannot meet basic living needs and distributes funds to organizations and individuals in the United States and abroad.
Chayim V Chesed at a glance
In short: Chayim V Chesed gave $8.6M across 157 grants in 2025 (avg $55K). 68% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,646,314
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 157
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,072
- +47.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,212
- Total assets
- $2,518,177
- -29.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (107 of 157, 2025)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chayim V Chesed
- Contact
Mailing address: 199 Lee Ave 268, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 384-2412
Website: https://thechesedfund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chayim V Chesed funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed Inc ($738K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
573 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 453 grants of 573 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it distributes grants to reputable organizations and individuals in the United States and abroad.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Chayim V Chesed open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 107 of 157 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $19K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2021) to $8.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 157 grants totaling $8.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed Inc | General Support | $737,860 |
| Keren Zichron Shmiel Zanvil | General Support | $355,536 |
| Chevras Mo'oz Ladol | General Support | $348,905 |
| Kahal Chasidei Yerushalayim | General Support | $308,000 |
| Ezer Yeshiva 8456946777 NY | General Support | $300,036 |
| Cong Pirchei Shoshanim | General Support | $298,083 |
| Cong Toldos Naftali | General Support | $261,000 |
| Dom Wire Out | General Support | $250,000 |
| Keren Mugein Imoisheya | General Support | $211,438 |
| Adas Lemberg | General Support | $205,823 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,518,177 | $29,066,684 | $29,919,147 | $8,646,314 | 157 | $42,877 |
| 2024 | $3,556,798 | $34,440,808 | $35,874,621 | $6,820,961 | 183 | $11,614 |
| 2023 | $4,990,501 | $34,959,917 | $34,734,167 | $5,405,256 | 59 | $6,504 |
| 2022 | $4,624,709 | $20,578,750 | $19,186,152 | $3,180,068 | 106 | $4,246 |
| 2021 | $3,217,523 | $14,807,422 | $14,740,864 | $2,248,864 | 68 | $9,864 |
| 2020 | $3,054,340 | $15,692,976 | $15,479,323 | $3,177,567 | 95 | $5,143 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to collect money for people who are less fortunate and unable to afford basic living necessities. Its filing describes grantmaking to reputable organizations and individuals in the United States and abroad.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Chayim V Chesed reported 157 grants totaling $8,646,314. Grant amounts ranged from $5,150 to $737,860, with a median of $21,212. The largest reported grants included $737,860 to CONG AHAVAS TZEDAKAH VCHESED INC, $355,536 to KEREN ZICHRON SHMIEL ZANVIL, and $348,905 to CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL; each was listed for general support.
The organization says it reviews each grant distribution and checks whether recipient organizations are exempt in a manner similar to a 501(c)(3) organization. It also says it reviews whether recipient organizations qualify as 501(c)(3) organizations and uses other procedures for grants to individuals, as determined by its board. Its filing also describes screening recipients for activities involving sanctions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists SHIMON FISCHER, YECHIEL MENDLOWITZ, and JOSEPH WEISSMANDL as directors.
Chayim V Chesed's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Weissmandl
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shimon Fischer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yechiel Mendlowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chayim V Chesed
How much does Chayim V Chesed give each year?
Chayim V Chesed gave $8.6M across 157 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.8M across 183 grants.
What is Chayim V Chesed's typical grant size?
Chayim V Chesed's median grant in 2025 was $21,212, and its average grant was $55,072, across 157 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chayim V Chesed that year got $57K on average.
Does Chayim V Chesed give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chayim V Chesed's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (157 of 157) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chayim V Chesed's largest grantees?
Chayim V Chesed's largest 2025 grantees include Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed Inc ($737,860), Keren Zichron Shmiel Zanvil ($355,536) and Chevras Mo'oz Ladol ($348,905), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chayim V Chesed?
Chayim V Chesed reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.1M.
What does Chayim V Chesed fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to collect money for people who are less fortunate and unable to afford basic living necessities. Its filing describes grantmaking to reputable organizations and individuals in the United States and abroad. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chayim V Chesed?
Chayim V Chesed has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thechesedfund.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Chayim V Chesed make grants?
The organization states that it distributes grants to reputable organizations and individuals in the United States and abroad.
What is Chayim V Chesed's EIN?
Chayim V Chesed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0703181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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