Hager Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hager Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $544,490 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $63,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$544,490
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was down from $679,000 the year before.
92% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $679,000 | 30 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $544,490 | 53 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
Hager Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hager Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $365,600 |
| California | 15 | $141,890 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $26,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | General Use | $63,000 |
| Lev Chabad Inc | General Use | $50,000 |
| Vaad Ha Chesed | General use | $41,000 |
| Friends of Nahal Herdi | General use | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yes | General Use | $30,000 |
| Minchas Asher | General Use | $26,000 |
| Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni | General Use | $25,000 |
| Impact Forum | General Use | $25,000 |
| Israeli American Council | General Use | $25,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation | General Use | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Zavat Chalav | General Use | $18,000 |
| Bais Shalom | General Use | $15,000 |
| Keren Hayeshivot Trust Yedidei Haar | General Use | $15,000 |
| Westside Kollel Los Angeles Interco | General Use | $12,000 |
| Cong Tiferes Yaakov | General Use | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Israeli Liberty | General Use | $10,000 |
| Kipas Ahavas Shulem | General Use | $10,000 |
| Chasdei Chava | General Use | $5,500 |
| Geder Avos Jewish Heritage Group | General Use | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Eretz Hemdah | General Use | $5,000 |
| Bais Chana Heritage School Inc | General Use | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Aish Hatorah - | General Use | $5,000 |
| Ezras Yisroel | General Use | $5,000 |
| Kollel Yechiel Yehuda | General Use | $5,000 |
| Nefesh Yehudie | General Use | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Escondido Inc | General Use | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Atlanta | General Use | $5,000 |
| Mothers of Crown Heights | General Use | $5,000 |
| Hatzolah of Los Angeles | General Use | $5,000 |
| Shavei Hevron Institutions Inc | General Use | $4,200 |
| Merkaz HaTorah Community Kollel Inc | General Use | $4,000 |
| Congregation Khal Tzemach Tzadik Vi | General Use | $4,000 |
| Be a Friend | General Use | $4,000 |
| Chabad Friends of Cuban Jewry | General Use | $3,600 |
| Kollel Lev Avrohom | General Use | $3,000 |
| Congregation Khal Tzemach Tzadik Vi | General Use | $3,000 |
| Friends of Chabad Rwanda | General Use | $3,000 |
| Young Israel of Hancock Park | General Use | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Zanzibar | General Use | $3,000 |
| Hachnasas Kallah Of Greater Los Ang | General Use | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Hager
- Judy Hager
Questions people ask
Does Hager Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hager Foundation give?
$544,490 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hager Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Hager (President) and Judy Hager (Secretary).
What does Hager Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.