Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2023 it gave $27,250 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $11,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$27,250
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$508,933
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2023 was up from $24,000 the year before.
28% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,000 | 31 | $456,676 |
| 2023 | $27,250 | 36 | $508,933 |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Chertkof 2743 Unicorn Lane NW, Washington, DC 20015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (240) 888-4774 |
| What to submit | Letter form indicating purpose of the request & copy of IRS exemption notice |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made to exempt organizations under irc 501(c)(3) |
What Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $17,400 |
| Maryland | 11 | $4,350 |
| New York | 5 | $2,800 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $800 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $300 |
| Utah | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sinai | General | $11,500 |
| Anti Defamation League | General | $1,000 |
| NYU Law School | General | $1,000 |
| Friendship Place | General | $750 |
| Ifwhenhow | General | $750 |
| The Red Tent Fund | General | $750 |
| A Wider Circle | General | $500 |
| American Friends of Magan David | General | $500 |
| American Jewish World Service | General | $500 |
| Avalon Theater Foundation | General | $500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $500 |
| Hias | General | $500 |
| Hillel Intl | General | $500 |
| Interlochen Ctr for the Arts | General | $500 |
| J Street Education Fund | General | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General | $500 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | General | $500 |
| John and Lillian Miles Lewis Fdn | General | $500 |
| Manna Foodbank Ashville | General | $500 |
| People for the American Way | General | $500 |
| Sinai Assisted Living Housing Foundation | General | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $500 |
| Jewish Social Services | General | $400 |
| Manna Food Center | General | $400 |
| So Others Might Eat | General | $400 |
| American Technion | General | $300 |
| Duke University | General | $300 |
| Yale Law School | General | $300 |
| Avodah | General | $200 |
| Imcw Center for Mindful Living | General | $200 |
| Mobil Medical Care | General | $200 |
| Operation Understanding | General | $200 |
| Sky's the Limit | General | $200 |
| Tracy's Kids | General | $200 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah | General | $100 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services Program | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Chertkof
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc give?
$27,250 in tax year 2023, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Susan Chertkof (Director).
What does Howard & Jacqueline Chertkof Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.