The Chertkof Foundation Inc
The Chertkof Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lutherville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $521K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $27K.
The Chertkof Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chertkof Foundation Inc gave $27K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,172
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,434
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $521,340
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chertkof Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth El Congregation ($11K). Together the top 5 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chertkof Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $27K (2024) to $58K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth El Congregation Baltimore, MD | In Accordance with Charities Exempt Purpose | $10,500 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | In Accordance with Charities Exempt Purpose | $10,172 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | In Accordance with Charities Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | In Accordance with Charities Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Zionist District Baltimore, MD | In Accordance with Charities Exempt Purpose | $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 | $521,340 | $-17,799 | $35,624 | $27,172 | 5 | $27,172 | — | $50,262 |
| 2023 | $574,763 | $16,080 | $57,526 | $45,150 | 5 | $49,636 | $11,592 | $34,369 |
| 2022 | $607,391 | $126,523 | $59,398 | $41,350 | 9 | $49,923 | $117,048 | $39,536 |
| 2021 | $534,411 | $121,642 | $70,159 | $57,585 | 18 | — | $113,380 | $54,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chertkof Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chertkof Foundation Inc is led by Robert Chertkof, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Chertkof
President
On filings since 2021
2 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 The Chertkof Foundation Inc
How much does The Chertkof Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chertkof Foundation Inc gave $27K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
What is The Chertkof Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chertkof Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,434, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chertkof Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chertkof Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and Pennsylvania (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Who are The Chertkof Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chertkof Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Beth El Congregation ($10,500), Jewish National Fund ($10,172) and Bucknell University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chertkof Foundation Inc?
The Chertkof Foundation Inc reported $521K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Chertkof Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chertkof Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6044162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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