JW Heller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JW Heller Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $255,804 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$255,804
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2023 was up from $215,731 the year before.
48% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $215,731 | 16 | $5.1 million |
| 2023 | $255,804 | 21 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
JW Heller 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 JW Heller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $185,979 |
| California | 2 | $54,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,825 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nyp Weill Cornell Medical Center | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $100,000 |
| USC School of Cinematic Arts | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $50,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Art Center | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $19,100 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $15,825 |
| Columbia Grammar School | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| New York Presbyterian | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Hamptons International Fim Festival | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $6,000 |
| Barrow Street Nursery School | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Southampton Bath & Tennis Charitable Fund | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $4,000 |
| Friends of Idf | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $3,600 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $2,599 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $2,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $1,000 |
| The Society of MSK | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $210 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $180 |
| Uja-Federation of Ny | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $150 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $140 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Propp Heller
- Melvin S Heller
Questions people ask
Does JW Heller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JW Heller Foundation give?
$255,804 in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs JW Heller Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jack Propp Heller (President & Treasurer) and Melvin S Heller (Vice President & Secretary).
What does JW Heller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.