The Hesed Fund
Accepts applications
The Hesed Fund is a private foundation in Olivebridge, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,350 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$138,350
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$36,522
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,500 the year before.
88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $4,697 |
| 2023 | $79,500 | 6 | $24,499 |
| 2024 | $138,350 | 25 | $36,522 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joanna L Katz Jeffrey M Roth 68 Freeman Avery Road, Olivebridge, NY 12461 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (845) 532-3645 |
| What to submit | Only ordinary letter required. |
What The Hesed Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $76,100 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $27,600 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $7,200 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,600 |
| California | 1 | $1,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $400 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Awakened Heart Project | General purpose fund | $50,000 |
| Beloved Builders Inc | General purpose fund | $17,000 |
| Just Vision | General purpose fund | $15,000 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | General purpose fund | $12,500 |
| Multitude Films | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Lander-Grinspoon Academy | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Aleph | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Kadima Reconstructionist Community | General purpose fund | $3,600 |
| Tikkun Olam Chavurah | General purpose fund | $2,000 |
| The Intercept | General purpose fund | $1,800 |
| Fractured Atlas | General purpose fund | $1,800 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General purpose fund | $1,500 |
| Everyday Zen Foundation | General purpose fund | $1,200 |
| Woodstock School of Art | General purpose fund | $500 |
| Feeding America | General purpose fund | $400 |
| Kane Street Synagogue | General purpose fund | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General purpose fund | $200 |
| New Israel Fund | General purpose fund | $200 |
| USA for Unhcr | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Feed the Children | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Care | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Regional Food Bank | General purpose fund | $50 |
| Partners in Health | General purpose fund | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanna L Katz
- Jeffrey M Roth
- Mordechai Leibling
Questions people ask
Does The Hesed Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hesed Fund give?
$138,350 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs The Hesed Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Joanna L Katz (President), Jeffrey M Roth (Sec/Treas) and Mordechai Leibling (VP).
What does The Hesed Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.