Chesed Inc
Chesed Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1993. The organization operates as a family foundation under the Marcus Family Office LLC and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to support Jewish education and organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-25.8% YoY
Grant Count
27
-12.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
-14.8% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
Chesed Inc's giving priorities center on:
- Jewish education and Jewish nonprofits
- Education nonprofits
- Science and STEM education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
The foundation gives primarily for Jewish education and organizations, with a geographic emphasis on Georgia, New York, and Florida.
Grantmaking
The foundation made additional grants beyond these three major awards in 2023.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $1,500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Georgia, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $12,765,638 (as of most recent 990 filing)
- Total Assets (alternate reporting): $13,551,832 (2023)
- Total Giving: $1,859,329
- Total Revenues (2023): $1,659,292
- Total Expenses (2023): $2,605,891
- Investment Income and Dividends (2023): $443,867
The foundation's revenue sources include investment income, dividends, and gains from the sale of non-inventory assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,765,638 | $13,551,832 | $15,065,764 |
| Revenue | $1,570,239 | $1,659,292 | $548,116 |
| Expenses | $2,060,077 | $2,605,891 | $794,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,883,042 | $2,529,870 | $721,342 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,265,184 | $4,034,846 | $461,206 |
| Distributable Amount | $612,644 | $634,966 | $747,236 |
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
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emory Jewish Student Center ($872,515), Chabad Intown ($380,014), Chabad of Greater Greenville ($110,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AID L'SHALOM BRONX, NY | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $65,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF DARCHE NOAM BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LIBI BRIGHTON, MA | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $75,000 |
| ATLANTA AUTISM CONSORTIUM ATLANTA, GA | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $30,300 |
| BETH MEDRASH GOVOHA LAKEWOOD, NJ | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $32,500 |
| 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 |
| CLAREMONT INSTITUTE UPLAND, CA | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| COLLECTIVE LEARNING ACADEMY ATLANTA, GA | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| CONGREGATION - ARIEL DUNWOODY, GA | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Contact: Marcus Family Office LLC, 1266 W Paces Ferry Rd NW # 615, Atlanta, GA 30327-2306
- Telephone: 404-240-7700
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK R MARCUS | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 5 | $9,000 |
| NANCY DUBOIS MARCUS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $9,000 |
| DOUGLAS DINAPOLI | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK SLAGLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA OGNIBENE LOFT | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| EFRAIM DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chesed Inc fund?
Chesed Inc's giving priorities center on: • Jewish education and Jewish nonprofits • Education nonprofits • Science and STEM education • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Human services The foundation gives primarily for Jewish education and organizations, with a geographic emphasis on Georgia, New York, and Florida.
How do I apply for a grant from Chesed Inc?
**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $500 to $1,500,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Emory Jewish Student Center: $1,500,000 • Chabad Intown: $363,860 • American Friends of Libi: $118,750 The foundation made additional grants beyond these three major awards in 2023. **Total Giving:** $1,859,329 (most recent reporting period)
Where does Chesed Inc make grants?
Primary funding areas include Georgia, New York, and Florida.
What size grants does Chesed Inc award?
In 2024, Chesed Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Chesed Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chesed Inc reported a distributable amount of $613K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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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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