Chesed Inc
Chesed Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Georgia and other states.
Chesed Inc at a glance
In short: Chesed Inc gave $1.9M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Georgia. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,859,329
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,864
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,765,638
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chesed Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1266 W Paces Ferry Rd 615, Atlanta, GA 30327-2306
Phone: (404) 240-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chesed Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emory Jewish Student Center ($873K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 135 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. Other reported shares were New York, 7%; North Carolina, 6%; Massachusetts, 4%; and Washington, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chesed Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $698K (2022) to $2.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory Jewish Student Center Atlanta, GA | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $872,515 |
| Chabad Intown Atlanta, GA | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $380,014 |
| Chabad of Greater Greenville Greenville, NC | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $110,000 |
| American Friends of Libi Brighton, MA | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Aid L'shalom Bronx, NY | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $65,000 |
| Congregation Ateres Shoime Brooklyn, NY | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $65,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha Lakewood, NJ | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $32,500 |
| Atlanta Autism Consortium Atlanta, GA | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $30,300 |
| Collective Learning Academy Atlanta, GA | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,765,638 | $1,570,239 | $2,060,077 | $1,859,329 | 27 | $1,883,042 | $3,265,184 | $612,644 |
| 2023 | $13,551,832 | $1,659,292 | $2,605,891 | $2,506,610 | 31 | $2,529,870 | $4,034,846 | $634,966 |
| 2022 | $15,065,764 | $548,116 | $794,805 | $698,085 | 27 | $721,342 | $461,206 | $747,236 |
| 2021 | $18,983,603 | $854,501 | $2,657,759 | $2,561,280 | 20 | $2,581,589 | $957,779 | $880,980 |
| 2020 | $17,023,871 | $4,561,751 | $2,158,960 | $1,969,291 | 30 | — | $4,474,519 | $775,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chesed Inc reported a distributable amount of $613K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Chesed Inc is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Collective Learning Academy describes its work as operating an independent day school for children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. American Friends of LIBI describes its objective as providing educational, medical, and other social services to new immigrants and underprivileged people and their families in connection with service in the Israeli Defense Forces. The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta describes work that includes supporting people in need, strengthening Jewish education, and connecting people to Jewish life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Chesed Inc reported 27 grants totaling $1,859,329. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $872,515, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $872,515 to Emory Jewish Student Center and $380,014 to Chabad Intown, both in Atlanta; $110,000 to Chabad of Greater Greenville in North Carolina; and $75,000 to American Friends of LIBI in Massachusetts. The stated purpose for each of these grants was to support the recipient organization’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederick R. Marcus as director and president; Nancy DuBois Marcus, Douglas DiNapoli, Frederick Slagle, Sara Ognibene Loft, and Efraim Davidson as directors; DiNapoli as treasurer; and Loft as secretary.
Chesed Inc is led by Frederick R. Marcus, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick R. Marcus
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Nancy Dubois Marcus
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Douglas Dinapoli
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Efraim Davidson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Slagle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ognibene Loft
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Frederick R Marcus (Director & President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chesed Inc
How much does Chesed Inc give each year?
Chesed Inc gave $1.9M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 31 grants.
What is Chesed Inc's typical grant size?
Chesed Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $68,864, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chesed Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Chesed Inc give grants?
Chesed Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Who are Chesed Inc's largest grantees?
Chesed Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Emory Jewish Student Center ($872,515), Chabad Intown ($380,014) and Chabad of Greater Greenville ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chesed Inc?
Chesed Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $613K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chesed Inc fund?
No mission statement for Chesed Inc is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chesed Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chesed Inc's EIN?
Chesed Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0231691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chesed Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Chesed Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chesed-inc-morg_ec78d03aefab484cabf81018b803817f
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