Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hackensack, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $295,645 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$295,645
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $227,277 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $420,000 | 10 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $227,277 | 18 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $295,645 | 16 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert and Mary Hekemian Foundation 505 Main Street Suite 400, Hackensack, NJ 07601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 487-1500 |
| What to submit | Written notice accompanied by IRS approval of tax-exempt status. |
What Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | $273,645 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Risen King | bridging potential with opportunities | $105,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine | Educational | $50,000 |
| The Valley Hospital Foundation | Health care | $50,000 |
| Hackensack Univ Medical Ctr FDTN | Health care | $25,000 |
| Saddle River Day School | Educational | $15,000 |
| Hudson Farm Foundation | supports qualified charities in the immediate vicinity of Hudson Farms | $12,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | promote through community organizations, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others | $6,000 |
| Troop B Health & Welfare Fund | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Xo World Project | Health care | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic | Educational | $2,645 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Saddle River Fire Department | To support emergency services | $1,500 |
| Pba Saddle River Local 348 Inc | The organization was established to further the interests of its membership by seeking improved terms and conditions of employment, to render moral and material aid to members as needed, to provide representation and/or counsel in legal proceedings, and to promote social and fraternal activities. | $1,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | education, health care, pastoral and social service ministries | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jane Hekemian
- David Hekemian
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc give?
$295,645 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Jane Hekemian (President) and David Hekemian (Secretary).
What does Robert and Mary Jane Hekemian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.