Hesed Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4158247 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$378K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Church | Cambridge, MA | General | $160,000 |
| Foundation for Self Leadership | Hillsborough, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Rebuild Africa | Cambridge, MA | General | $23,000 |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Leadership Transformations Inc | South Hamilton, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Life Work Direction | Jamaica Plain, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of Asha USA | Cambridge, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Mce Social Capital | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Pax Center | LA Porte, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Village Enterprise | San Carlos, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Society of St John the Evangelist | Cambridge, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Mosaic Center for Spiritual Formation | Houston, TX | General | $8,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Hap Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Barrington's White House | Barrington, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Network of Engaged International Donors | Boston, MA | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $378,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $242,175 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349100439
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4158247
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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