Private foundation · EIN 36-4158247 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hesed Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $378K total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$378K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Reservoir ChurchCambridge, MAGeneral$160K
Foundation for Self LeadershipHillsborough, NJGeneral$25K
The George Washington UniversityWashington, DCGeneral$25K
Rebuild AfricaCambridge, MAGeneral$23K
Presidents and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAGeneral$20K
Leadership Transformations IncSouth Hamilton, MAGeneral$15K
Life Work DirectionJamaica Plain, MAGeneral$15K
Friends of Asha USACambridge, MAGeneral$10K
McE Social CapitalSan Francisco, CAGeneral$10K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Pax CenterLA Porte, INGeneral$10K
Village EnterpriseSan Carlos, CAGeneral$10K
Society of St John the EvangelistCambridge, MAGeneral$10K
Mosaic Center for Spiritual FormationHouston, TXGeneral$8,000
Fourth Presbyterian ChurchChicago, ILGeneral$7,000
Canine Therapy CorpsChicago, ILGeneral$5,000
Hap FoundationOakbrook Terrace, ILGeneral$5,000
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDGeneral$5,000
Friends of Barrington's White HouseBarrington, ILGeneral$3,000
Network of Engaged International DonorsBoston, MAGeneral$2,000

By state: Massachusetts 9 · New Jersey 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2 · Illinois 4 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Hesed Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of The Northern Trust Co 16-96074, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hesed Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hesed Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $378K across 20 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Hesed Foundation give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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