Hecktman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hecktman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $466,986. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$466,986
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
53% 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 | $1.4 million | 20 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Hecktman Family 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 Hecktman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $922,449 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $54,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | General support day camp for children in treatment for cancer and their siblings at no cost to families | $466,986 |
| The University of Chicago | Music therapy program | $166,263 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General support juf annual campaign | $101,900 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Cardiac fetal intervention fund | $95,000 |
| Good Causes | General support | $50,000 |
| The Harold Grinspoon Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT 4th and final installment of 200,000 pledge | $50,000 |
| Friends of Jewish la Paz | General support | $46,200 |
| Yuth Guidance | General support youth guidance 2024 bright futures gala 25,000 less good and services of $200 | $24,800 |
| Impact Israel Fka Friends of Yemine Order | General support | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Education Center | 2024 humanitarian awards dinner | $12,000 |
| Sholl-Freede Foundation | Restricted gift - defense of democracies | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Gift fund: society of mount sinai | $7,500 |
| Gemach Harabbonim NFP | General support lerning programs and communal support services | $5,000 |
| The Tibet Fund | Annual gala support in bobby sager's honor 4,800 deductible out of total 5,000 | $4,800 |
| The Dusable Black History Museum&education Center | General support | $2,500 |
| White Stork | General support | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Hecktman
- Penny Hecktman
- Candace Arnold
- Hillary Behar
- Valerie Hecktman
- Daniel Arnold
- Alex Behar
- Steven Spector
Questions people ask
Does Hecktman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hecktman Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hecktman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Hecktman (Executive Chairman of Board), Penny Hecktman (President, Director), Candace Arnold (VP, Assist Sec, Director) and Hillary Behar (Executive Director, VP & Sec) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Hecktman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.