MAKE AN AUTHENTIC JEWISH EDUCATION, COUPLED WITH AN EXCELLENT SECULAR EDUCATION, AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE TO ALL JEWISH FAMILIES IN THE CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$341K
+102.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+125.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
+122.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
+1.6% YoY
About Kehillah Jewish Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Kehillah Jewish Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SKOKIE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $341K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $308.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $340,841 | $168,463 | $298,333 |
| Revenue | $3,196,118 | $1,631,911 | $1,481,778 |
| Expenses | $3,019,316 | $1,768,832 | $1,697,296 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $308 | $268 | $369 |
| 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 Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Hebrew Day School ($802,161), Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School ($337,888), Arie Crown Hebrew Day School ($267,689).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AKIBA-SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $27,825 |
| ARIE CROWN HEBREW DAY SCHOOL SKOKIE, IL | CHARITABLE | $267,689 |
| CHEDER LUBAVITCH HEBREW DAY SCHOOL SKOKIE, IL | CHARITABLE | $337,888 |
| HILLEL TORAH NORTH SUBURBAN DAY SCHOOL SKOKIE, IL | CHARITABLE | $122,974 |
| JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV HEBREW DAY SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $802,161 |
| YESHIVA OHR BORUCHTHE VEITZNER CHEDER CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $263,082 |
| REACHATT CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $6,263 |
| SHAAREI CHINUCH DAY SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $15,582 |
| TORAH ACADEMY OF BUFFALO GROVE BUFFALO GROVE, IL | CHARITABLE | $38,630 |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $110,822 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH WALDER | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR | 3 | — |
| NICOLE WINNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $6,750 |
| RANI AVERICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,750 |
| KATHLEEN COUGHLIN | SECRETARY AND TREASURER/CFO | 2 | $18,087 |
| MAX DAYAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $169,986 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kehillah Jewish Education Fund?
Kehillah Jewish Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SKOKIE, IL. It holds $341K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Kehillah Jewish Education Fund?
As of 2024, Kehillah Jewish Education Fund holds $341K in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $2.2M in 2024.
Where does Kehillah Jewish Education Fund operate?
Kehillah Jewish Education Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Kehillah Jewish Education Fund award?
In 2024, Kehillah Jewish Education Fund awarded 20 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kehillah Jewish Education Fund's EIN?
Kehillah Jewish Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3948613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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