Heller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$56,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$668,363
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $56,500 the year before.
10% 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 | $45,250 | 9 | $619,743 |
| 2024 | $56,500 | 9 | $691,881 |
| 2025 | $56,500 | 10 | $668,363 |
How to apply
Heller 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 Heller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $29,500 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ramapo for Children | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| American Medical Womens Association | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Colonial Theater School | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Mianus River Gorge Preserve | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Canterbury Choral Society | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| After Breast Cancer Diagnosis | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Westerly Land Trust | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Teens Grow Greens | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Doing Art Together | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan K Heller
- William B Heller II
- Susan C Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Heller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heller Family Foundation give?
$56,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Heller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan K Heller (Trustee), William B Heller II (Trustee) and Susan C Taylor (Trustee).
What does Heller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and environment and conservation.