The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 31-1478499

See schedule othe foundation was created to carry out the charitable, educational, and religious purposes of the associated jewish community federation of baltimore, inc. (the associated). The foundation makes grants to public charitable organizations in furtherance of the mission of the associated.

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc at a glance

In short: The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$90,000
+200.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
+500.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$15,000
-50.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$2,218,695
+5.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Maryland (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore: $25KThe Associated JewishCommunity Federation of…$25KAdamah: $25KAdamah$25KChai: $10KChai$10KSeeds of Peace: $10KSeeds of Peace$10KTomorrow's Women: $10KTomorrow's Women$10KAmerican Friends of Combatants for Peace: $10KAmerican Friends of Combatantsfor Peace$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($25K). Together the top 6 received $90K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreReisterstownOwings MillsNew YorkPasadenaSanta Fe

How The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc gives

  • Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K3 grants2020 4 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $90K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MDGeneral Support$25,000
Adamah Reisterstown, MDGeneral Support$25,000
Chai Baltimore, MDGeneral Support$10,000
Seeds of Peace New York, NYGeneral Support$10,000
Tomorrow's Women Santa Fe, NMGeneral Support$10,000
American Friends of Combatants for Peace Pasadena, CAGeneral Support$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$2,218,695$26,227$121,824$90,0006$26,227
2023$2,102,178$32,407$45,001$30,0001$32,407
2022$1,944,454$24,363$56,327$33,5001$24,363
2021$2,383,947$86,869$145,320$60,0004$86,869
2020$2,159,484$38,341$93,756$52,5003$38,341

About The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc is a public charity, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $26K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc is led by Michael I. Friedman, President & Public Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael I. Friedman

    President & Public Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alyssa Cohen Zelman

    Donor Director & Member

    Donor Director → Donor Director & Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin A. Berger

    Public Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hannah Fruchtman Johnston

    Donor Director & Member

    Donor Director → Donor Director & Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janet Livingston

    Public Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen H. Kreisberg

    Public Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Klein

    Secretary & Public Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Liana Fruchtman-Colas

    Donor Director & Member

    Donor Director → Donor Director & Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Morgan K. Cohen

    Vice President, Donor Director & Member

    Vice President & Donor Director → Vice President, Donor Director & Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sanford D. Schreiber

    Public Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shira Fruchtman

    Treasurer, Donor Director & Member

    Treasurer & Donor Director → Treasurer, Donor Director & Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Cushnir

    Public Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.2 hrs/week

    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 The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc

How much does The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc give each year?

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.

What is The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's typical grant size?

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc give grants?

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and New Mexico (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).

Does The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's largest grantees?

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($25,000), Adamah ($25,000) and Chai ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc?

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26K.

What is The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's EIN?

The Kesher Fund of Cohen-Fruchtman -Krieger Family Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1478499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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