The Hebb Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hebb Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Hunt Valley, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$189,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 18 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $149,000 | 28 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $189,000 | 31 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
The Hebb Family Private 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 Hebb Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 16 | $107,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $30,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $18,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | General support | $55,000 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | General support | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit School | general support | $25,000 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | general support | $14,000 |
| Mica Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Valleys Planning Council | General support | $2,000 |
| Brown University | General support | $2,000 |
| Calvert School | General support | $2,000 |
| Center Stage | General support | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $2,000 |
| Maryland Science Center | General support | $2,000 |
| St Timothy's School | General support | $2,000 |
| Wheeler School | General support | $2,000 |
| Walter Art Museum | General support | $2,000 |
| St Mark's School | General support | $2,000 |
| Gettysburg College | General support | $2,000 |
| Garrison Forest School | general support | $2,000 |
| Gilman School | general support | $2,000 |
| National Aquarium | general support | $2,000 |
| Paul's Place | general support | $2,000 |
| St John's Western Academies | general support | $2,000 |
| American Red cross | General support | $1,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| GMBC Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | general support | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | general support | $1,000 |
| Land Preservation Trust | general support | $1,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATIOn | general support | $1,000 |
| Weekapaug Chapel | General support | $500 |
| Harvard Law School | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald B Hebb Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Hebb Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hebb Family Private Foundation give?
$189,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Hebb Family Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald B Hebb Jr (Trustee).
What does The Hebb Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.