Healey Family Foundation
The Healey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, New Jersey. It supports other charitable organizations through contributions and states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Healey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Healey Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 139 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,011,894
- -70.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 139
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,474
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $15,023,186
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (21% 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 Healey Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Giralda Farms 160, Madison, NJ 07940
Phone: (973) 656-1818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Healey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Portsmouth Abbey School ($427K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
614 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 567 grants of 614 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island (21%), New York (20%), New Jersey (18%), Washington, DC (9%) and Pennsylvania (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 139 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Healey Family Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.5M (2020) to $6.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 139 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Abbey School Portsmouth, RI | General Support | $427,411 |
| The Drexel Fund Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $117,250 |
| The Jeremy and Megan Healey Family Fund Albany, NY | Charitable Grant Donor-Advised Fund to Support Public Charities. | $100,000 |
| The John and Megan Hagerty Family Fund Albany, NY | Charitable Grant Donor-Advised Fund to Support Public Charities. | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network Chicago, IL | General Support | $95,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | General Support | $75,400 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund Mendham Borough, NJ | General Support | $62,500 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $60,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson Clifton, NJ | General Support | $55,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Support | $53,250 |
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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 | $15,023,186 | $1,295,971 | $2,532,271 | $2,011,894 | 139 | $2,087,527 | $702,164 | $1,304,810 |
| 2023 | $16,224,332 | $1,343,123 | $7,253,329 | $6,748,487 | 146 | $6,824,299 | $119,863 | $1,262,884 |
| 2022 | $22,123,566 | $2,405,266 | $2,541,827 | $1,896,028 | 166 | $1,961,595 | $1,052,775 | $1,834,179 |
| 2021 | $22,241,210 | $2,547,922 | $2,407,098 | $1,736,566 | 162 | $1,817,569 | $797,164 | $1,979,066 |
| 2020 | $22,122,779 | $10,248,366 | $2,302,167 | $1,502,628 | 1 | — | $9,296,744 | $1,354,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Healey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 foundation states that its primary purpose is to support charitable organizations exempt under applicable tax law. Its 2024 grants included general support for schools, universities, health care and charitable organizations, as well as contributions to donor-advised funds.
Grantees describe a range of activities. Cristo Rey Network says it provides career-focused, college-preparatory education for students with limited economic resources. Tri-County Scholarship Fund says it provides K–12 scholarships to financially disadvantaged children in northern New Jersey. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center says it uses philanthropy to advance health care, research, education and preventive medicine. Other 2024 recipients include Georgetown University, GreenLight Fund and Harvard College.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 139 grants totaling $2,011,894. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $427,411, with a median of $3,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $427,411 to Portsmouth Abbey School for general support; $117,250 to The Drexel Fund for general support; and $100,000 each to The Jeremy and Megan Healey Family Fund and The John and Megan Hagerty Family Fund for charitable grants to support public charities. Other recipients included Cristo Rey Network ($95,000), Catholic Charities USA ($75,400), Tri-County Scholarship Fund ($62,500), Georgetown University ($60,000), Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson ($55,000), and the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($53,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melanie Hudson as executive director. Listed trustees are John Hagerty, Megan M Healey, Megan H Hagerty, Margaret S Healey, Thomas J Healey and Thomas Jeremiah Healey.
Healey Family Foundation is led by Melanie Hudson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melanie Hudson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
8.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hagerty
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret S. Healey
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan H. Hagerty
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan M. Healey
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jeremiah Healey
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Healey Family Foundation
How much does Healey Family Foundation give each year?
Healey Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 139 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.7M across 146 grants.
What is Healey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Healey Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $14,474, across 139 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Healey Family Foundation give grants?
Healey Family Foundation's top state is Rhode Island, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Washington, DC (18 grants), Morristown, NJ (8 grants) and Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Healey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Healey Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (137 of 139) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Healey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Healey Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Portsmouth Abbey School ($427,411), The Drexel Fund ($117,250) and The Jeremy and Megan Healey Family Fund ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Healey Family Foundation?
Healey Family Foundation reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Healey Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support charitable organizations exempt under applicable tax law. Its 2024 grants included general support for schools, universities, health care and charitable organizations, as well as contributions to donor-advised funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Healey Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Healey Family Foundation's EIN?
Healey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3531967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Healey Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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