The Chertkof Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes, with a particular focus on Jewish organizations, food banks, and community service initiatives. It aims to address various needs within the community, including food insecurity and support for Alzheimer's-related causes. The foundation primarily serves organizations that qualify under IRS Section 501(c)(3), with a notable emphasis on those located in the Baltimore area and surrounding regions. Through its grant-making activities, it seeks to promote community welfare and support for vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A 501(c)(3) with ties to the Baltimore area or the Jewish community, seeking modest, unrestricted or program support and able to submit a concise mailed letter and IRS exemption copy.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) serving Baltimore or surrounding communities.
- • Clear local or Jewish-community focus or partnership with Baltimore institutions.
- • Ability to apply via a short letter and provide IRS exemption documentation.
- • Capacity to steward a small-to-midsize grant and demonstrate local impact.
Geography
The foundation funded recipients across four states in the latest year; while Maryland receives a large share (about 40%), the observed footprint is multi-state rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients and across three years the foundation supported a broader set (nine recipients in 2022) with three recurring grantees, indicating a moderate variety of independent beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (about two new grantees in the latest year) and the foundation publishes letter-based application instructions, but the process is informal and appears relationship- and geography-aware, so openness is plausible but not strongly public.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
