Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,856 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,856
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$824,046
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $61,997 the year before.
57% 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 | $43,992 | 35 | $745,114 |
| 2024 | $61,997 | 25 | $763,488 |
| 2025 | $51,856 | 35 | $824,046 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Hecktman 2434 Hampton, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 612-9823 |
What Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $47,381 |
| New York | 5 | $3,375 |
| Arizona | 2 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juf | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $15,000 |
| Spertus Institute | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $5,000 |
| Genesys Works | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth-El | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $3,700 |
| Beth Hillel Congregation | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $2,650 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $1,975 |
| Tourette Association of America | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $1,600 |
| National Ms Society | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $995 |
| Camp One Step | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $500 |
| Giving Back Fund (Tribe of Nova) | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of the West | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $500 |
| Desert Mountain Care | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $400 |
| Friends of Isreal Defense Forces | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $360 |
| Hadassah | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $288 |
| Chicago Jewish Historical Society | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $250 |
| Cures Within Reach | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $250 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| HALLIE225 Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Illinois Tech | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Thresholds | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $200 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $200 |
| Shalva | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $200 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $180 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $108 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $100 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $100 |
| Illinois Restaurant Association | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $100 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| Jarc Florida | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| Divine World | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Hecktman
- Adam Hecktman
- Ruth L Hecktman
- Barbara Hecktman
- Carey Hecktman
Questions people ask
Does Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation give?
$51,856 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Hecktman (President), Adam Hecktman (Treasurer), Ruth L Hecktman (Secretary) and Barbara Hecktman (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jerold A & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.