Hearty Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hearty Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,187 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,200 and the largest $131,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$205,187
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$7,200
- Largest grant$131,400
- Assets$14,427
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $187,180 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 | $197,209 | 8 | $104,577 |
| 2024 | $187,180 | 11 | $1,694 |
| 2025 | $205,187 | 11 | $14,427 |
How to apply
Hearty 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 Hearty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | $131,587 |
| New York | 6 | $53,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,200 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of the Shore | To help americans to support nonprofit organizations in israel. | $131,400 |
| Fidf (Friends of Israel Defense Forces) | To offer educational, cultural, recreational, and social services programs and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect israel and jews worldwide. | $20,000 |
| GSD Advisers Inc | To provide safety and security training, and to assist to jewish communities in need. | $18,000 |
| Jewish Nation Undergraduate at University of Miami | To support projects and/or organizations in the jewish community. | $7,200 |
| Soulwords (Chabad Leadership Institute Inc) | To support projects and/or organizations in the jewish community. | $7,200 |
| American Friends of Tikvot | To rehabilitate israel's wounded soldiers and victims of terror through sports. | $7,200 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Park City | To support projects and/or organizations in the jewish community. | $5,400 |
| Jewish National Fund | To support projects and/or organizations in the jewish community. | $5,000 |
| American Friends-International Young Israel Movement Inc | To provide religious outreach and funding to the jewish community and to the international young israel movement. | $1,800 |
| Chabad on Campus International Inc | To support the vibrancy and growth of jewish student life on campus through the sustainability and success of campus chabad houses worldwide. | $1,800 |
| Jespy House | To enable adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential and lead independent lives for 250 clients in south orange, nj. | $187 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Herman
Questions people ask
Does Hearty Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hearty Foundation give?
$205,187 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,200.
Who runs Hearty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Herman (Trustee).
What does Hearty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.