The Hera Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hera Foundation is a private foundation in Fisher Island, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $81,000. 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$136,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$81,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $145,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Hera 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 The Hera Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $112,000 |
| New York | 4 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Dept of Otolaryngology | Support of the hearing and communications disorders research fund | $81,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Education and research | $31,000 |
| Albert Einstein School of Medicine | To advance education in field of cancer | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Alom | Medical assistance | $5,000 |
| Simply Smiles | Care for underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | Education | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Support of medical education, scholarships and research | $1,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Cancer research | $500 |
| Jefferson Medical | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Goldberg
- Carolyn Runowicz MD
- Sheldon Cherry MD
- Michael Fischer
- Rebecca Gourevitch
Questions people ask
Does The Hera Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hera Foundation give?
$136,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Hera Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur Goldberg (Director), Carolyn Runowicz MD (President), Sheldon Cherry MD (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michael Fischer (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Hera Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.