The Chesed Global Foundation Inc
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants included support for the advancement of education and assistance to indigent families.
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chesed Global Foundation Inc gave $720K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,018
- +120.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,334
- +46.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,553,949
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (26 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 The Chesed Global Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3839 Flatlands Avenue 201, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Phone: (718) 436-5151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chesed Global Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Binyan Yerushalaim ($150K). Together the top 10 received $582K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 206 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for New Jersey, Florida, and Michigan were 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Chesed Global Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 54 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 272% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2023) to $720K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binyan Yerushalaim Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $150,000 |
| United Mosdos Torah Veyirah Yerusholyim Inc Monroe, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $75,000 |
| Congregation Toldos Avruhom Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $61,000 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehida Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $60,000 |
| Cong Ahavas TZDOKO V'chesed Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $51,000 |
| Cong Khal Chasidei SKWERA Inc Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Bnei Yerushlayim Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Cong Chasdei Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $33,600 |
| Cong Bnai Shloima Zalman Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $26,823 |
| Yeshiva Toras Yisrael Brooklyn, NY | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
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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 | $5,553,949 | $299,427 | $734,124 | $720,018 | 54 | $720,018 | $224,383 | $264,484 |
| 2023 | $5,913,564 | $368,672 | $358,510 | $326,677 | 36 | $326,677 | $157,805 | $206,514 |
| 2022 | $5,807,283 | $660,277 | $563,875 | $518,330 | 61 | $518,330 | $293,620 | $498,578 |
| 2021 | $5,723,655 | $1,537,852 | $478,804 | $417,000 | 55 | $417,000 | $102,094 | $230,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chesed Global Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $264K 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
The foundation’s listed 2024 grant purposes include advancing education and assisting indigent families. Its grantees include organizations serving people with social, medical, and material needs. For example, Kolel Chibas Jerusalem describes its mission as providing food, shelter, medical and social services, and cash stipends to needy families. Bikur Cholim of Manhattan describes its mission as assisting sick and elderly people through medical-expense support, meals, patient advocacy, and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $720,018. Grants ranged from $25 to $150,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $150,000 to Binyan Yerushalaim, $75,000 to United Mosdos Torah Veyirah Yerusholyim Inc, and $61,000 to Congregation Toldos Avruhom Yitzchok. Other 2024 recipients included Kolel Chibas Jerusalem ($4,000) and Bikur Cholim of Manhattan Inc ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Scharf as president, Rebecca Ross as vice president, and Dr Martin Bodek as director.
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc is led by Charles Scharf, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Scharf
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Bodek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Ross
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel Offen (2021–2023) — Board Member
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 Chesed Global Foundation Inc
How much does The Chesed Global Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc gave $720K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $327K across 36 grants.
What is The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $13,334, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chesed Global Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Chesed Global Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (38 grants), Far Rockaway, NY (2 grants), Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Chesed Global Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Binyan Yerushalaim ($150,000), United Mosdos Torah Veyirah Yerusholyim Inc ($75,000) and Congregation Toldos Avruhom Yitzchok ($61,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chesed Global Foundation Inc?
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $720K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chesed Global Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grant purposes include advancing education and assisting indigent families. Its grantees include organizations serving people with social, medical, and material needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chesed Global Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chesed Global Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3648412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Chesed Global Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2024
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