Hesed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hesed Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $378,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$378,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $242,175 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,175 | 11 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $378,000 | 20 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Hesed Foundation 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 Hesed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $265,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Church | General | $160,000 |
| Foundation for Self Leadership | General | $25,000 |
| The George Washington University | General | $25,000 |
| Rebuild Africa | General | $23,000 |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College | General | $20,000 |
| Leadership Transformations Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Life Work Direction | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of Asha USA | General | $10,000 |
| McE Social Capital | General | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General | $10,000 |
| Pax Center | General | $10,000 |
| Village Enterprise | General | $10,000 |
| Society of St John the Evangelist | General | $10,000 |
| Mosaic Center for Spiritual Formation | General | $8,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | General | $7,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps | General | $5,000 |
| Hap Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Barrington's White House | General | $3,000 |
| Network of Engaged International Donors | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie S Choo
- Cynthia S Douglass
- Peter W Choo
Questions people ask
Does Hesed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hesed Foundation give?
$378,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hesed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephanie S Choo (President/Secretary/Director), Cynthia S Douglass (Vice President/Director) and Peter W Choo (Treasurer/Director).
What does Hesed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.