Hecht Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$260,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $203,500 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,500 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Hecht Family Charitable 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 Hecht Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $215,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | General support of several local community programs | $100,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | Support for outreach programs to area students | $50,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | General support to healthcare facility | $50,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation | General support to educational institution | $20,000 |
| Farmington Valley YMCA | Support for "strong kids annual fund" program | $15,000 |
| The Hill School | General support to educational institution | $10,000 |
| Delaware Valley University | Support to establish an endowed scholarship | $5,000 |
| East Granby Congregational Church | General support to religious organization | $5,000 |
| East Granby Public Library | General support to library | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Jersey Shore Council | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William F Hecht
- Margaret D Hecht
- Gregory B Hecht
- Michael G Hecht
- Kimberly Hecht
Questions people ask
Does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation give?
$260,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Hecht Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William F Hecht (Director and Chair), Margaret D Hecht (Director and President), Gregory B Hecht (Director and Treasurer) and Michael G Hecht (Director and Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.