Henschel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henschel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,064 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$75,064
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$934,650
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,782 the year before.
60% 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 | $80,782 | 34 | $901,149 |
| 2025 | $75,064 | 25 | $934,650 |
How to apply
Henschel 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 Henschel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $33,600 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $26,364 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Health Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Piermont Fire Department - Empire House Co No 1 | General | $10,000 |
| Rising Heroes | General | $10,000 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General | $5,000 |
| Temple Sinai | General | $4,723 |
| Pals | General | $4,391 |
| Play for Pink | General | $3,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | General | $2,500 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | General | $2,500 |
| JCC on the Palisades | General | $2,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $2,000 |
| Artists Against Antisemitism | General | $2,000 |
| The Friends of the Library of Woodstock | General | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | General | $1,000 |
| Flat Rock Brook Nature Center | General | $1,000 |
| Every Last One Rescue | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation of New Jersey | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $1,000 |
| Piermont Historical Society | General | $500 |
| Center for Food Action in New Jersey | General | $250 |
| Woodstock Firefighters Association | General | $100 |
| Compassion and Choices | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Henschel
- Elizabeth Henschel
- Laura Henschel-Itin
Questions people ask
Does Henschel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henschel Family Foundation give?
$75,064 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Henschel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy Henschel (Trustee), Elizabeth Henschel (Trustee) and Laura Henschel-Itin (Trustee).
What does Henschel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.