Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 35-1998919

HART N AND SIMONA HASTEN FAMILY is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports 48 grants totaling $360,486 to organizations in several states.

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc gave $360K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$360,486
+97.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
48
+4700.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,510
-95.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,500
Total assets
$8,164,524
+1.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
Indiana (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc

Contact

Application contact: Hart N Hasten
Mailing address: 4525 Saguaro Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 872-4544

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis: $75KHasten Hebrew Academy ofIndianapolis$75KIndy Kollel: $50KIndy Kollel$50KCongregation B'nai Torah: $31KCongregation B'nai Torah$31KLev Echad Inc: $30KLev Echad Inc$30KMayanot Institute: $30KMayanot Institute$30KThe Tikva Fund: $18KThe Tikva Fund$18KUnity Warriors: $16KUnity Warriors$16KCentral Fund for Israel: $13KCentral Fund for Israel$13KJewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis: $12KJewish Federation of GreaterIndianapolis$12KJewish News Service: $10KJewish News Service$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis ($75K). Together the top 10 received $284K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

46<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 52 (88%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 29% to New York, 9% to New Jersey, 4% to Tennessee, and 3% to Maine. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkIndianapolisBrooklynSkokieWashingtonArlingtonBloomingtonCarmelCedarhurstEnglewoodForest HillsHagerstownHollywoodJacksonKokomoMemphisMerion StationNewtonTeaneckTotowa

How Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grant2019 1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 48 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2023) to $658K (2019). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $360K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis Indianapolis, INDonation$75,000
Indy Kollel Indianapolis, INDonation$50,000
Congregation B'nai Torah Indianapolis, INDonation$30,760
Lev Echad Inc Englewood, NJDonation$30,000
Mayanot Institute New York, NYDonation$30,000
The Tikva Fund New York, NYDonation$18,000
Unity Warriors Memphis, TNDonation$16,000
Central Fund for Israel Cedarhurst, NYDonation$12,500
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, INDonation$12,000
Jewish News Service Newton, MEDonation$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$8,164,524$695,717$579,257$360,48648$360,486$640,387$444,424
2023$8,048,064$366,277$428,595$183,0331$183,033$286,172$421,548
2022$8,110,382$41,134$570,700$343,3481$345,008$128,341$434,222
2021$8,639,948$408,214$555,113$341,6871$341,687$357,973$430,908
2020$8,786,847$-1,195,108$623,866$430,9331—$166,850$453,919
2019$8,721,642$341,595$862,450$658,3131—$298,445$503,477

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $444K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions include education, Jewish community-building, and cultural preservation. Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis says it provides education to students from early childhood through middle school; Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis says it works to promote a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community; and the Museum of Jewish Heritage describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust.

Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including support for Israeli soldiers and victims of violence. These are the recipients’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $360,486. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $75,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards included $75,000 to Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis, $50,000 to Indy Kollel, $30,760 to Congregation B’nai Torah, $30,000 to Lev Echad Inc, and $30,000 to Mayanot Institute.

Other notable 2024 grants included $18,000 to The Tikva Fund, $16,000 to Unity Warriors, $12,500 to Central Fund for Israel, $12,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, and $10,000 each to Jewish News Service, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and Ohr Torah Stone.

The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing lists Hart N Hasten as the contact and states that no application form or materials are required. It lists no award restrictions. Deadline: None.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Hart N Hasten and Simona Hasten as directors; Renee Hasten Halevy as director and president; Bernard Hasten as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Joshua Hasten as director and vice president.

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc is led by Renee Hasten Halevy, Director & President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Renee Hasten Halevy

    Director & President

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    $43K (2019) → $40K (2024)

  • Bernard Hasten

    Director, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    $43K (2019) → $40K (2024)

  • Joshua Hasten

    Director & Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    $43K (2019) → $40K (2024)

  • Hart N. Hasten

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Simona Hasten

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Renee Hasten Halevy — Director/President: $40KRenee Hasten HalevyDirector/President$40KBernard Hasten — Director/Sec./Treas.: $40KBernard HastenDirector/Sec./Treas.$40KJoshua Hasten — Director/Vice President: $40KJoshua HastenDirector/Vice President$40K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Renee Hasten Halevy (Director/President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc

How much does Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc gave $360K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $183K across 1 grant.

What is Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,510, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Indianapolis, IN (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Skokie, IL (3 grants).

Does Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (48 grants).

Who are Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis ($75,000), Indy Kollel ($50,000) and Congregation B'nai Torah ($30,760), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $444K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions include education, Jewish community-building, and cultural preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Hart N and Simona Hasten Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1998919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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