TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS, GOODS, FOOD, AND ASSISTANCE TO THE POVERTY-STRICKEN IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.2M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$245K
Grant Count
22
Avg Grant Size
$11K
About Chicago Chesed Fund
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Chesed Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LINCOLNWOOD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $412K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,201,057 | $16,229,923 | $13,559,638 |
| Revenue | $9,162,422 | $9,175,312 | $9,052,210 |
| Expenses | $10,259,236 | $8,818,282 | $7,771,737 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $412,160 | $306,825 | $292,113 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Orthodox Union ($25,000), Neimas Bais Yaakov Inc ($24,000), Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov ($21,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BNOT TORAH INSTITUTE BROOKLYN, NY | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $6,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TIFERET CENTER WOODMERE, NY | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $10,000 |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $13,000 |
| BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY BELLEVUE, NE | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $9,380 |
| FRIENDS OF MEOHR BAIS YAAKOV LAKEWOOD, NJ | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $14,025 |
| GATES OF ZION INC TEANECK, NJ | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $6,000 |
| HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE SKOKIE, IL | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $5,105 |
| JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV CHICAGO, IL | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $21,700 |
| MACHON BNOS YEHUDAH BROOKLYN, NY | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $10,500 |
| MISSOURI TORAH INSTITUTE CHESTERFIELD, MO | EDUCATION FOR THE POOR | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOSHE KAHN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ALAN SIEGAL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AVI BANKER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ELI HILDESHAIM | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH FUERST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $52,000 |
| DAVID GENDEL | DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 40 | $150,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Chesed Fund?
Chicago Chesed Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LINCOLNWOOD, IL. It holds $15.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Chesed Fund?
As of 2024, Chicago Chesed Fund holds $15.2M in total assets with $9.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $245K in 2024.
Where does Chicago Chesed Fund operate?
Chicago Chesed Fund has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Chicago Chesed Fund award?
In 2024, Chicago Chesed Fund awarded 22 grants totaling $245K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Chesed Fund's EIN?
Chicago Chesed Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3641111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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