CHICAGO CHESED FUND
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The Chicago Chesed Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Illinois, New York, and New Jersey. The fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Chicago Chesed Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS, GOODS, FOOD, AND ASSISTANCE TO THE POVERTY-STRICKEN IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Basic and emergency aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-YESHIVAS TIFERES TZVI INC
$327.5K
19%
AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS
$157.2K
9%
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NEVEH ZION
$130.3K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$6.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO CHESED FUND?
No. CHICAGO CHESED FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO CHESED FUND give?
CHICAGO CHESED FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHICAGO CHESED FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO CHESED FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,600. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO CHESED FUND make each year?
In 2024, CHICAGO CHESED FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $245 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO CHESED FUND fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO CHESED FUND awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-YESHIVAS TIFERES TZVI INC, AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS, and AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NEVEH ZION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO CHESED FUND?
CHICAGO CHESED FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.