Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation is a private foundation in Larchmont, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $526,298 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$526,298
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$33,076
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $413,137 the year before.
70% 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 | $413,137 | 28 | $36,497 |
| 2024 | $526,298 | 33 | $33,076 |
How to apply
Stephen & Ruth Hendel 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 Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $441,798 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $51,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene O'Neill Theatre | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $155,000 |
| NXT HVN Inc | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminar | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| New York Live Arts Fund | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal - Federation | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Center | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $33,800 |
| Center for Jewish Culture & Creativity | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $21,400 |
| Tectonic Theatre Project Inc | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Play Production Company Inc | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $9,550 |
| New York Stage and Film | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $5,558 |
| Dance Lab New York | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Desert | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Lismore Road | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| New York City Center | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $4,090 |
| Arlekin Players Theatre | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Orchard Project | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $2,200 |
| Fiasco Theater | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The New Group | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Young Dance Collective Inc | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Parsons Dance | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| City Parks Foundation | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Harlem Stage | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Master Voices | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| MCC Theater | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Yiddish Theatre | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Nfa Foundation Inc | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Public Theatre | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Winnipesauke Playhouse | Unrestrictred support of the organizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Hendel
- Ruth Hendel
Questions people ask
Does Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation give?
$526,298 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Hendel (Trustee) and Ruth Hendel (Trustee).
What does Stephen & Ruth Hendel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.