C J Heilig Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
C J Heilig Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cooperstown, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $673,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$673,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $645,600 the year before.
14% 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 | $598,776 | 20 | $13.7 million |
| 2024 | $645,600 | 19 | $14.0 million |
| 2025 | $673,000 | 21 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
C J Heilig 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 C J Heilig Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $363,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | General purposes | $200,000 |
| All Souls Community Churc | General purposes | $90,000 |
| MHVS Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Fenimore Art Museum | General purposes | $30,000 |
| The Fenimore Farm and Country Villa | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Susquehanna SPCA | General purposes | $28,000 |
| Clinton Cudas Swim Team | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Pathfinder Village Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Fund for John Hopkins-Neurology | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Fund for John Hopkins-Urology | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Friends of Parks | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Johnson Park Center | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Cooperstown Food Pantry | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Williamson County Casa | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Cooperstown Foundation for Excellen | General purposes | $13,000 |
| All Saints Anglican Church | General purpose | $7,500 |
| The Mission Haiti | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Afghan Stray Animal Leagu | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Young Life Lower Hudson Valley | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Otsego 2000 | General purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr William Lecates
- Paul Roy
- Deborah Lecates
Questions people ask
Does C J Heilig Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C J Heilig Foundation Inc give?
$673,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs C J Heilig Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr William Lecates (President), Paul Roy (Director) and Deborah Lecates (Director).
What does C J Heilig Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and faith communities.