Chesed Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chesed Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $872,515. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$872,515
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 31 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 27 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Chesed Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Chesed Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 4 | $132,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $32,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory Jewish Student Center | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $872,515 |
| Chabad Intown | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $380,014 |
| Chabad of Greater Greenville | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $110,000 |
| American Friends of Libi | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $75,000 |
| Aid L'shalom | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $65,000 |
| Congregation Ateres Shoime | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $65,000 |
| Gonzaga University | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $32,500 |
| Atlanta Autism Consortium | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $30,300 |
| Collective Learning Academy | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $30,000 |
| Claremont Institute | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Marcus Autism Center | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Jacobs Ladder | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $20,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $12,000 |
| Congregation - Ariel | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Jarc Florida | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Va Highland Security Patrol | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| North Atlanta High School Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,500 |
| Ralston College | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Yad L'yad Charity Fund | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Darche Noam | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,500 |
| Creating Connected Communities | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Force | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Heroes to Heroes | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $500 |
| William F Buckley Jr Program | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick R Marcus
- Nancy Dubois Marcus
- Douglas Dinapoli
- Frederick Slagle
- Sara Ognibene Loft
- Efraim Davidson
Questions people ask
Does Chesed Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chesed Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Chesed Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick R Marcus (Director & President), Nancy Dubois Marcus (Director), Douglas Dinapoli (Director & Treasurer) and Frederick Slagle (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Chesed Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and disability.