Chelm Family Foundation
To further the charitable, educational and religious purposes of the jewish federation of cleveland ("federation").
Chelm Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chelm Family Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- -42.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,667
- -42.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,470,155
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chelm Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($15K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chelm Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $61K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Cleveland Programming to Combat Antisemitism | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Honeymoon Israel, Jhub | $10,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | Education Program, School Transportation | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,470,155 | $47,063 | $75,547 | $35,000 | 3 | $47,063 |
| 2024 | $1,380,725 | $41,785 | $80,985 | $61,000 | 3 | $41,785 |
| 2023 | $1,291,411 | $46,662 | $67,516 | $41,000 | 4 | $46,662 |
| 2022 | $1,242,870 | $49,142 | $71,086 | $47,750 | 5 | $49,142 |
| 2021 | $1,548,767 | $43,316 | $63,002 | $47,500 | 2 | $43,316 |
| 2020 | $1,228,945 | $48,165 | $82,220 | $27,500 | 2 | $29,861 |
About Chelm Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chelm Family Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chelm Family Foundation is led by Kerry Chelm, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kerry Chelm
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hallie Hurwitz Abrams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Chelm
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Heller
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Garson
Trustee & Assistant Sec'y
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Sec'y & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayna Metalonis
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hallie Bram Kogelschatz
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Kaliff
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Blumenthal
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mozelle Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindee Fredman
Assistant Sec'y
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sally Ann Good (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Barry Reis (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Florence Chelm Zl (2021–2022) — Trustee & Vice President
- Former: Jessica Bruder (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Florence Chelm (2020) — Trustee & Vice President
- Former: Nancy Hoffner (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Stephen Monto (2020) — Trustee
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 Chelm Family Foundation
How much does Chelm Family Foundation give each year?
Chelm Family Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $61K across 3 grants.
What is Chelm Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chelm Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chelm Family Foundation give grants?
Chelm Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (43%).
Does Chelm Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Chelm Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Chelm Family Foundation?
Chelm Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What is Chelm Family Foundation?
Chelm Family Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chelm Family Foundation's EIN?
Chelm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0226826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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