Chesed Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. The organization was established in 1997 and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$311K
-41.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-36.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chesed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $230K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking activities focus on:
- Aid to needy individuals and families
- Donations to nonprofit schools benefiting the needy
- Grants to synagogues to support their charitable activities within their communities
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Religion-related causes
- Private independent foundation work
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to registered charities and maintains temporary investments as part of its program activities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Filing):
- Total assets: $5,444,647
- Total giving: $310,529
- Investment income and dividends: Primary revenue source
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,444,647 | $5,270,547 | $5,128,654 |
| Revenue | $485,839 | $673,186 | $748,686 |
| Expenses | $311,739 | $531,293 | $688,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $311,739 | $531,293 | $688,911 |
| Net Investment Income | $484,629 | $587,067 | $672,317 |
| Distributable Amount | $230,181 | $233,778 | $245,947 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Donations to Other Irs Approved Cha ($78,888), Cong Satmar Linden ($40,000), Central Uta ($37,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONG BETH AHRON BROOKLYN, NY | BUILDING FUND | $14,180 |
| UTA BORO PARK BROOKLYN, NY | AID TO NEEDY | $27,300 |
| CENTRAL UTA BROOKLYN, NY | AID TO NEEDY | $37,100 |
| CONG MOSDOS SATMAR LINDEN PERTH AMBOY, NJ | BUILDING FUND | $17,800 |
| UTA MONSEY AIRMONT, NY | AID TO NEEDY | $21,900 |
| CONG YEREIM SEAGATE BROOKLYN, NY | BUILDING FUND | $8,661 |
| UTA KJ MONROE, NY | AID TO NEEDY | $14,600 |
| CONG AUNEI ZEDEK MONROE, NY | BUILDING FUND | $5,100 |
| KEREN MAGEN UMOSHIA BROOKLYN, NY | AID TO NEEDY | $5,000 |
| MOSDOS HATORAH LINDEN LINDEN, NJ | AID TO NEEDY | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WEISS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chesed Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking activities focus on: • Aid to needy individuals and families • Donations to nonprofit schools benefiting the needy • Grants to synagogues to support their charitable activities within their communities • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Religion-related causes • Private independent foundation work
How do I apply for a grant from Chesed Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $310,529 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $5,000–$309,800 • The foundation has provided grants to over 500 families for aid to the needy • Over 10 schools have received donations to benefit the needy • Over 10 synagogues have received grants to assist in their charitable activities **Grant Focus:** The foundation makes grants to registered charities and maintains temporary investments as part of its program activities.
Where does Chesed Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey.
What size grants does Chesed Foundation award?
In 2024, Chesed Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $311K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Chesed Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chesed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $230K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chesed Foundation's EIN?
Chesed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3364001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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