The Kesher Project
The Kesher Project seeks to promote positive Christian engagement with the Jewish Community through education on the Jewish foundations of the Christian faith, combating antisemitism, relationship building, community forums, media resources and study trips to the Holy Land.
The Kesher Project at a glance
In short: The Kesher Project reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $3,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $95,312
- +83.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $227,494
- +67.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $185,581
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Kesher Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $10K (2022). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walking the Text Spring Hill, TN | Further the ministry of the organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,312 | $227,494 | $185,581 | $3,000 | Total only |
| 2024 | $51,955 | $135,655 | $185,897 | $2,317 | Total only |
| 2023 | $103,203 | $281,023 | $253,266 | $2,058 | Total only |
| 2022 | $75,456 | $213,178 | $141,256 | $10,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Kesher Project
Based on IRS filings
The Kesher Project is a public charity focused on religion, based in Park Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kesher Project is led by Justin Kron, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Kron
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$83K (2022) → $107K (2025)
Dan McNerney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bolt
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $107K, to Justin Kron (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Kesher Project
How much does The Kesher Project give each year?
The Kesher Project reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is The Kesher Project?
The Kesher Project reported $95K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is The Kesher Project?
The Kesher Project is a public charity focused on religion, based in Park Ridge, IL. It holds $95K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Kesher Project operate?
The Kesher Project has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The Kesher Project's EIN?
The Kesher Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5325256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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