The Heckscher Foundation for Children
Preselected recipients only
The Heckscher Foundation for Children is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.0 million in 104 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$13.0 million
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$361 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15.0 million the year before.
50% 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 | $15.0 million | 104 | $342 million |
| 2024 | $13.0 million | 104 | $361 million |
How to apply
The Heckscher Foundation for Children 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 The Heckscher Foundation for Children funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 76 | $10.0 million |
| Florida | 13 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $562,082 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $267,149 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $28,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,697 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | Social services, health, and recreation | $750,000 |
| The Brooklyn College Foundation Inc | Education and academic support | $700,000 |
| Array Education Inc | Education and academic support | $500,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | Education and academic support | $300,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Education and academic support | $300,000 |
| Expanded Schools Inc | Education and academic support | $250,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Arts education | $250,000 |
| Leap Educational Consulting | Education and academic support | $246,000 |
| Uaspire Inc | Education and academic support | $241,649 |
| Friends of Karen Inc | Social services, health, and recreation | $220,000 |
| America Needs You | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| America's Promise Alliance | Capacity building and technical assistance | $200,000 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College Foundation Inc | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| East Side House Settlement | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| FJC - A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Genesee Community College | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Hillel International | General purposes | $200,000 |
| New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Npower Inc | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Samuel Field Ym & YWHA | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| St Nicks Alliance | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| State University of New York at Delhi | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| The Door - A Center of Alternatives Inc | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Under 21 | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Wildcat Service Corporation | Workforce development | $200,000 |
| Queensborough Community College | Workforce development | $198,676 |
| Thomas A Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Workforce development | $198,615 |
| Jewish Community Center of Staten Island | Workforce development | $197,950 |
| Reel Stories Teen Filmmaking | Workforce development | $182,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship | Education and academic support | $175,000 |
| The Door - A Center of Alternatives Inc | Workforce development | $170,000 |
| Achieve Miami Inc | Education and academic support | $150,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Drive Change Inc | Workforce development | $150,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen LTD | Workforce development | $150,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Inc | Arts education | $150,000 |
| Opendor Media | General purposes | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hilary Azrael
- Mark E Beck
- Brian Feinstein
- Leigh Kline
- Daniel Laub
- Kathryn Meyers
- Matt Perelman
- Bari Rausnitz
- Louis Smadbeck Jr
- Alexander Sloane
- Jake Sloane
- Jeffrey Smadbeck
- Louis Smadbeck
- Mark Smadbeck
- Paul Smadbeck
Questions people ask
Does The Heckscher Foundation for Children accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Heckscher Foundation for Children give?
$13.0 million in tax year 2024, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Heckscher Foundation for Children?
Its 2024 filing lists Hilary Azrael (Trustee), Mark E Beck (Trustee), Brian Feinstein (Trustee) and Leigh Kline (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Heckscher Foundation for Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.