The HHD Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The HHD Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,635 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$88,635
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$861,901
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,581 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,691 | 40 | $697,761 |
| 2024 | $81,581 | 36 | $723,792 |
| 2025 | $88,635 | 33 | $861,901 |
How to apply
The HHD 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 The HHD Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $71,462 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $273 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longview School | Support for general use | $20,000 |
| Exodus Transitional Community | Support for general use | $10,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | Support for general use | $7,995 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Support for general use | $7,500 |
| 13 Hands | Support for general use | $5,500 |
| Rta (Rehabilitation Through Arts) | Support for general use | $5,000 |
| Osborne Association | Support for general use | $5,000 |
| Youth Build | Support for general use | $5,000 |
| Dutchess County SPCA | Support for general use | $3,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Support for general use | $2,717 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Support for general use | $2,000 |
| Green Bronx Machine | Support for general use | $2,000 |
| Reentry Columbia | Support for general use | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Support for general use | $1,000 |
| Parole Preparation Project | Support for general use | $1,000 |
| NAACP Legal Day Fund | Support for general use | $1,000 |
| Fortune Society | Support for general use | $1,000 |
| Avp Ny | Support for general use | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | Support for general use | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Support for general use | $600 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Support for general use | $500 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | Support for general use | $500 |
| City Center | Support for general use | $500 |
| Bees for Development | Support for general use | $500 |
| Alan Skerrett Scholarship Fund | Support for general use | $500 |
| Red Hook Responds - Asciengo Fam FD | Support for general use | $500 |
| Hour Children | Support for general use | $300 |
| The Innocence Project | Support for general use | $300 |
| Make A Wish Hudson Valley | Support for general use | $300 |
| American Cancer Society | Support for general use | $273 |
| Roswell Park | Support for general use | $250 |
| The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Support for general use | $200 |
| Caringbridge | Support for general use | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy Rothstein
Questions people ask
Does The HHD Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The HHD Foundation give?
$88,635 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The HHD Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betsy Rothstein (Trustee).
What does The HHD Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.