Huckestein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Huckestein Foundation is a private foundation in Westlake Village, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,015 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$133,015
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$573,316
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $272,500 the year before.
83% 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 | $35,000 | 2 | $816,859 |
| 2024 | $272,500 | 3 | $601,417 |
| 2025 | $133,015 | 7 | $573,316 |
How to apply
Huckestein 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 Huckestein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $122,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $515 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stjude the Apostle Catholic Church | General religious and charitable support | $60,000 |
| Mary Health of the Sick | Support of charitable health-care services | $20,000 |
| Weil Tennis Academy | Scholarship support for student-athletes | $20,000 |
| Individual | Support of educational and charitable programs at | $20,000 |
| Dalios Ir Remigijaus Lapinsku Labda | General charitable support foreign charity | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Support of charitable social-service programs | $2,500 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Support of educational and scholarship programs | $515 |
Officers and trustees
- Dieter Huckestein
- Cecilia Huckestein
- William Huckestein
- Gordon Huckestein
- Horst Liebl
Questions people ask
Does Huckestein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Huckestein Foundation give?
$133,015 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Huckestein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dieter Huckestein (President), Cecilia Huckestein (Director), William Huckestein (Director) and Gordon Huckestein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Huckestein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.