Hassel Foundation
Hassel Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported 34 grants totaling $260,750, with recipients including educational, human-services, arts, health, and community organizations.
Hassel Foundation at a glance
In short: Hassel Foundation gave $261K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,750
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,669
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,150
- Total assets
- $5,430,964
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hassel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Krekstein Esq
Mailing address: 1801 Market Street Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 893-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hassel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philadelphia Orcherstra ($23K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 243 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 14% to recipients in New York. Listed Pennsylvania grantees include organizations in Philadelphia, as well as recipients in Reading and Annville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hassel Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 34 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2024) to $338K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Orcherstra Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $22,500 |
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Jefferson Clinical Research Philadelphia, PA | Workforce Development Pipeline Program | $15,000 |
| Jevs Human Services Philadelphia, PA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Smith Memorial Playground Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Summer Search New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Wagner Free Institute Philadelphia, PA | Science Education Programs | $15,000 |
| Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnerships New York, NY | General Purposes | $12,500 |
| Mission First Housing Philadelphia, PA | Fund for Veterans in Philadelphia | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,430,964 | $215,994 | $361,672 | $260,750 | 34 | $283,721 | $140,568 | $314,235 |
| 2023 | $5,569,619 | $321,724 | $408,380 | $334,700 | 51 | $346,307 | $267,767 | $290,768 |
| 2022 | $5,640,229 | $125,829 | $384,937 | $302,025 | 51 | $320,993 | $71,826 | $303,214 |
| 2021 | $5,897,008 | $471,652 | $410,819 | $337,850 | 54 | $350,120 | $414,540 | $339,444 |
| 2020 | $6,015,520 | $296,408 | $351,754 | $266,400 | 53 | — | $215,272 | $290,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hassel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $314K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including scholarships, science education, workforce development, dance, biomedical technician training, and general operations.
Among its grantees, Community College of Philadelphia says its foundation supports the college’s educational mission by providing external resources. JEVS Human Services describes its work as helping people build paths to independence and economic security. Maternity Care Coalition says it works to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and to enhance school readiness for young children. Smith Memorial Playground says it promotes opportunities for children’s unstructured free play.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $260,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $22,500, with a median of $5,150. Its largest listed grants included $22,500 to Philadelphia Orcherstra for general purpose; $20,000 to Community College of Philadelphia for a scholarship; and $15,000 each to Jefferson Clinical Research for a workforce development pipeline program, JEVS Human Services for general purposes, Maternity Care Coalition for general purpose, Smith Memorial Playground for general purpose, Summer Search for general purpose, and Wagner Free Institute for science education programs.
Other listed grants included $12,500 to Friends of New York City Nurse-Family Partnerships for general purposes, Mission First Housing for a veterans fund in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Ballet Louise Reed Center for Dance for Dance Chance, and Wistar Institute for a biomedical technician training program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Jay L. Goldberg, Esquire; Andrew Goldberg; Maxine Goldberg; Elizabeth Cohen; David Khoury; Ellen Cohen; Lisa Khoury; Michael Krekstein; Andrea Cohen; and Michael Goldberg.
Hassel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Khoury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Whellan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay L. Goldberg Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Khoury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariln Khoury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Deitcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Krekstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodger Citron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Merle A. Wolfson Esquire (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hassel Foundation
How much does Hassel Foundation give each year?
Hassel Foundation gave $261K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $335K across 51 grants.
What is Hassel Foundation's typical grant size?
Hassel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,150, and its average grant was $7,669, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hassel Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Hassel Foundation give grants?
Hassel Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (19 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), University Park, PA (2 grants) and Reading, PA (2 grants).
Does Hassel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Hassel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hassel Foundation's largest grantees?
Hassel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philadelphia Orcherstra ($22,500), Community College of Philadelphia ($20,000) and Jefferson Clinical Research ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hassel Foundation?
Hassel Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $314K (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 Hassel Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including scholarships, science education, workforce development, dance, biomedical technician training, and general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hassel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hassel Foundation's EIN?
Hassel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6251862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hassel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hassel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hassel-foundation-morg_cec8d6c259514a3589da35ca341adc30
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