Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation
The Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In 2024, it made 36 grants totaling $27,250 to organizations including Temple Sinai, the Anti-Defamation League, and Friendship Place.
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation at a glance
In short: Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation gave $27K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $756.944), mostly in District of Columbia. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,250
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $757
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $379,743
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (64% 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 Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to contact Susan Chertkof with a letter stating the purpose of the request and a copy of the organization’s IRS exemption notice. Awards are made to organizations exempt under IRC 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Chertkof
Mailing address: 2743 Unicorn Lane Nw, Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (240) 888-4774
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Sinai ($12K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (64%), Maryland (16%), and New York (10%). Smaller shares went to recipients in North Carolina (3%) and Alabama (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 36 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $506; repeat grants $829. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $24K (2023) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sinai Washington, DC | General | $11,500 |
| Anti Defamation League Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| NYU Law School New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Friendship Place Washington, DC | General | $750 |
| Ifwhenhow Baltimore, MD | General | $750 |
| The Red Tent Fund Washington, DC | General | $750 |
| A Wider Circle Silver Spring, MD | General | $500 |
| American Friends of Magan David New York, NY | General | $500 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Avalon Theater Foundation Easton, MD | General | $500 |
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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 | $379,743 | $13,423 | $32,353 | $27,250 | 36 | $27,250 | $10,614 | $23,630 |
| 2023 | $400,459 | $9,729 | $28,829 | $24,000 | 31 | $24,000 | $9,856 | $22,637 |
| 2022 | $421,528 | $4,187 | $34,635 | $29,500 | 38 | $29,500 | $7,597 | $26,253 |
| 2021 | $458,879 | $38,082 | $36,998 | $30,350 | 39 | — | $32,424 | $27,740 |
| 2020 | $459,367 | $17,170 | $37,199 | $27,990 | 29 | — | $9,024 | $26,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for general purposes. Among the recipients, Friendship Place says its mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness attain stable housing and rebuild their lives. HIAS says it works for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty in several world regions. If/When/How says it works through advocacy, support, and organizing to advance people’s ability to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $27,250. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,500, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants included $11,500 to Temple Sinai, $1,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and NYU Law School, and $750 each to Friendship Place, If/When/How, and The Red Tent Fund. Other listed recipients receiving $500 included A Wider Circle, American Jewish World Service, Equal Justice Initiative, and HIAS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Chertkof is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation is led by Susan Chertkof, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Chertkof
Director
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation
How much does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation give each year?
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation gave $27K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 31 grants.
What is Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's typical grant size?
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $757, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation that year got $506 on average.
Where does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation give grants?
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Rockville, MD (3 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's largest grantees?
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Sinai ($11,500), Anti Defamation League ($1,000) and NYU Law School ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation?
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation reported $380K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were designated for general purposes. Among the recipients, Friendship Place says its mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness attain stable housing and rebuild their lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says to contact Susan Chertkof with a letter stating the purpose of the request and a copy of the organization’s IRS exemption notice. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's EIN?
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1489260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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