The Honickman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Honickman Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $831,647 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $180,000. 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$831,647
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$16.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $703,605 the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $703,605 | 78 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $831,647 | 68 | $16.9 million |
How to apply
The Honickman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Honickman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 62 | $805,147 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Home | Unrestricted charitable gift | $180,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phila | Unrestricted charitable gift | $175,000 |
| Jefferson | Unrestricted charitable gift | $123,350 |
| Barnes Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $75,000 |
| Tilt - Institute for Contemporary Image | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,500 |
| Weitzman Natl Museum of Amer Jewish History | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Manna | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,500 |
| Fund for the School District of Phila | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Penn Memory Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| American Poetry Review | Unrestricted charitable gift | $12,000 |
| Phila Museum of Art | Unrestricted charitable gift | $11,500 |
| Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth Solomon | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Valley Youth House | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Community College of Phila Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Fringe Arts | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Project Home-Gc | Supermarket gift card program | $5,000 |
| Raise the Bar | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Samuel D Cozen Memorial Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Share Food Program | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Har Zion | Unrestricted charitable gift | $4,297 |
| Whyy Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,500 |
| American Catholic Historical Society | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Cease Fire Pa | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Community Partnership School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Moore College of Art & Design | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Police Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| St Francis Desales School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| St Francis Inn-Gc | Supermarket gift card program | $2,000 |
| Franklin Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pa | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Michael P Donatucci Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Honickman
- Jeffrey Honickman
- Shirley Honickman- Hahn
- Lynne Honickman
Questions people ask
Does The Honickman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Honickman Foundation give?
$831,647 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Honickman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harold Honickman (Trustee), Jeffrey Honickman (Trustee), Shirley Honickman- Hahn (Trustee) and Lynne Honickman (Trustee).
What does The Honickman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.