Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $410,812 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $320,000. 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$410,812
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$320,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $528,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $528,000 | 10 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $410,812 | 15 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable 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 Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $323,500 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $69,312 |
| Maine | 3 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | To provide funds for program | $320,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | To provide funds for program | $36,000 |
| Museum of Science | To provide funds for program | $14,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | To provide funds for program | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | To provide funds for program | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Newton | To provide funds for program | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Kds - 11/14/23 11:13am worksheet private foundation | $5,000 |
| Morris Arboretum & Gardens | To provide funds for program | $3,500 |
| MIT Hillel | To provide funds for program | $2,500 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | To provide funds for program | $2,000 |
| May Institute | To provide funds for program | $2,000 |
| Richard Grand MD - Boston Childrens | To provide funds for program | $2,000 |
| Uss Constitution Museum Inc | To provide funds for program | $1,812 |
| Bates College | To provide funds for program | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | To provide funds for program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis Heafitz
- Ina Heafitz
Questions people ask
Does Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation give?
$410,812 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lewis Heafitz (Trustee) and Ina Heafitz (Trustee).
What does Ina & Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.