Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $244,355 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $37,270. 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$244,355
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$37,270
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $162,585 the year before.
71% 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 | $162,585 | 17 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $244,355 | 34 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc 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 Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 19 | $159,205 |
| New York | 15 | $85,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesivta Keren Orah | support | $37,270 |
| Various | Support | $30,635 |
| Beis Hachinuch | Support | $19,000 |
| Avihem | Support | $18,000 |
| Ateres Shloimie | Support | $14,750 |
| Congregation Shemen Lmincha | support | $11,800 |
| Tzur Foundation | support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Ohev Yisroel | Support | $10,000 |
| Chaim Medical | Support | $10,000 |
| Yad Lachim | support | $8,600 |
| Ohr Yechezkel | Support | $8,100 |
| Freehold Kollel | Support | $8,000 |
| Bais Medris Hachadosh | Support | $5,400 |
| Yeshiva Masoras Avos | support | $3,600 |
| Keren Matan Bseiser | support | $3,600 |
| Cong Nachlas Meir | Support | $3,600 |
| Cong Tiferes Avrohom | Support | $3,600 |
| Iyun Haparsha | Support | $3,600 |
| Torah Memory Palace | Support | $3,600 |
| Cong Yagdil Torah | Support | $3,500 |
| Yeshivah Shaar Hamelech | Support | $3,300 |
| Yeshiva Nezer Hatorah | Support | $2,800 |
| Chider Ohr Yisroel | Support | $2,500 |
| Bnos Chana | Support | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva Meor Hatorah | Support | $2,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov | Support | $2,000 |
| Refuah V Simcha Inc | support | $1,800 |
| Ahavas Tzdkah | Support | $1,800 |
| Bais Yosef Dlakewood | Support | $1,800 |
| Cong Beth Joel | Support | $1,800 |
| Congregation Ezras Yisroel | Support | $1,800 |
| Congregation Chasdei Avos | support | $1,500 |
| Shinun Vchazarah | Support | $1,500 |
| Eizer Lnitzrach | Support | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Wolhendler
Questions people ask
Does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc give?
$244,355 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Wolhendler (Director).
What does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.