Gemach Chessed Inc
To provide pastoral counseling, financial support and interest free loans to help individuals get and stay married.
Gemach Chessed Inc at a glance
In short: Gemach Chessed Inc gave $162K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,574
- +230.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,082
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,018
- Total assets
- $232,945
- +73.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gemach Chessed Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Agudath Israel of Baltimore Inc ($50K). Together the top 7 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gemach Chessed Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $163K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agudath Israel of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | Further Charitable Causes | $50,082 |
| NER Israel Rabbinical College Inc Pikesville, MD | Further Charitable Causes | $46,954 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls Inc Baltimore, MD | Further Charitable Causes | $23,950 |
| Wedding Experience Brooklyn, NY | Further Charitable Causes | $13,018 |
| Kollel International Inc Lakewood, NJ | Further Charitable Causes | $11,760 |
| Torah Institute Owings Mills, MD | Further Charitable Causes | $10,700 |
| Simchas Esther Hachnosas Kalla Fund Inc Pikesville, MD | Further Charitable Causes | $5,110 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,945 | $2,112,196 | $1,855,430 | $161,574 | 7 |
| 2023 | $134,479 | $1,454,356 | $1,593,541 | $48,870 | 2 |
| 2022 | $240,364 | $1,630,094 | $1,481,422 | $125,029 | 9 |
| 2021 | $65,739 | $1,085,017 | $1,087,034 | $163,170 | 8 |
About Gemach Chessed Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gemach Chessed Inc is a public charity, based in Pikesville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $233K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $162K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gemach Chessed Inc is led by Shrago Neuberger, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shrago Neuberger
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cynamon
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yosef Neuberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Gemach Chessed Inc
How much does Gemach Chessed Inc give each year?
Gemach Chessed Inc gave $162K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $49K across 2 grants.
What is Gemach Chessed Inc's typical grant size?
Gemach Chessed Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,018, and its average grant was $23,082, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gemach Chessed Inc give grants?
Gemach Chessed Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Pikesville, MD (2 grants).
Does Gemach Chessed Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gemach Chessed Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charitable Causes" (7 grants).
Who are Gemach Chessed Inc's largest grantees?
Gemach Chessed Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Agudath Israel of Baltimore Inc ($50,082), NER Israel Rabbinical College Inc ($46,954) and Bais Yaakov School for Girls Inc ($23,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gemach Chessed Inc?
Gemach Chessed Inc reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Gemach Chessed Inc's EIN?
Gemach Chessed Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3315577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Gemach Chessed Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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