Fountain of Chessed Limited

Fountain of Chessed Limited is a UK-registered charity (number 1135165), established as a company limited by guarantee and governed by a Board of Trustees including Oestreicher family members. Its core mission centers on providing grants to advance the Jewish religion, promote Jewish religious education, and alleviate poverty within Jewish communities in the UK and internationally. Rooted in values of philanthropy and communal responsibility, it emphasizes strengthening Jewish identity, religious life, and welfare through quiet, targeted support, drawing on reserves and property investments to sustain significant annual expenditures exceeding £900,000, often without publicity or structured public engagement.

The funder prioritizes Jewish religious institutions like shuls and yeshivas, educational bodies such as Jewish schools, and welfare organizations addressing financial hardship among Jewish individuals and families. It offers core funding, unrestricted or multi-purpose grants, project support, and capital or revenue aid to established small, medium, and large Jewish charities embedded in communal structures, with a focus on sustaining core religious and welfare infrastructure amid disadvantage.

Eligible applicants must align strictly with Jewish religious advancement, education, or poverty relief, with no geographic restrictions but a preference for communities in need, particularly in London and the UK. There are no formal income thresholds or entity specifications, though beneficiaries are typically pre-existing organizations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding occurs at trustees' absolute discretion via internal networks and ad hoc meetings, with no public forms, deadlines, or guidance. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £100,000 (often £20,000–£75,000), rarely for individuals directly. Distinctively, it avoids non-Jewish causes, open calls, or strategic plans, favoring traditional, relationship-driven philanthropy without measurable impact reporting requirements.