Chesed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chesed Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $545,323 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $149,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$545,323
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$149,750
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $310,529 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $467,314 | 15 | $0 |
| 2023 | $530,174 | 14 | $87,581 |
| 2024 | $310,529 | 13 | $0 |
| 2025 | $545,323 | 20 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Chesed 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 Chesed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $390,573 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $154,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Building fund | $149,750 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $91,300 |
| Donations to Other Irs Approved Cha | Aid to needy | $74,823 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $43,000 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $35,400 |
| Individual | Building fund | $16,780 |
| UTA Boro Park | Aid to needy | $16,500 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $16,200 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $15,600 |
| Individual | Building fund | $15,000 |
| Individual | Building fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $10,000 |
| Individual | Building fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $8,836 |
| Individual | Building fund | $6,784 |
| Individual | Building fund | $5,350 |
| Individual | Building fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $5,000 |
| Donors Fund | Aid to needy | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid to needy | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Chesed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chesed Foundation give?
$545,323 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Chesed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Weiss (Trustee).
What does Chesed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.