Hecht Family Charitable Foundation
The Hecht Family Charitable Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $260,500 through 10 grants to organizations including a community fund, healthcare provider, arts organization, educational institutions, a YMCA, a church, a library, and a scouting council.
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hecht Family Charitable Foundation gave $261K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,500
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,050
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,959,089
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% 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 Hecht Family Charitable 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: 3920 Ravenswood Road, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 435-8485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hecht Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($100K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 54 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 10% to Connecticut, and 8% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hecht Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $102K (2020) to $261K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | General Support of Several Local Community Programs | $100,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association Allentown, PA | Support for Outreach Programs to Area Students | $50,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, PA | General Support to Healthcare Facility | $50,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation Glassboro, NJ | General Support to Educational Institution | $20,000 |
| Farmington Valley YMCA Granby, CT | Support for "Strong Kids Annual Fund" Program | $15,000 |
| The Hill School Pottstown, PA | General Support to Educational Institution | $10,000 |
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | Support to Establish an Endowed Scholarship | $5,000 |
| East Granby Congregational Church East Granby, CT | General Support to Religious Organization | $5,000 |
| East Granby Public Library East Granby, CT | General Support to Library | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Jersey Shore Council Toms River, NJ | General Support | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Hecht Family Charitable Foundation?
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 | $3,959,089 | $1,065,274 | $284,956 | $260,500 | 10 | $260,500 | $215,691 | $194,012 |
| 2023 | $3,858,050 | $152,192 | $241,044 | $203,500 | 10 | $204,040 | $115,423 | $206,109 |
| 2022 | $3,946,902 | $106,517 | $310,689 | $213,500 | 11 | $214,085 | $61,179 | $216,228 |
| 2021 | $4,087,887 | $631,008 | $248,800 | $225,500 | 11 | — | $609,395 | $215,680 |
| 2020 | $3,783,155 | $265,476 | $120,088 | $102,000 | 12 | — | $252,960 | $198,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hecht Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for charitable and educational organizations, support for arts outreach programs and a YMCA annual fund, healthcare support, an endowed scholarship, and support for a church, library, and scouting council.
Among the grantees, Lehigh Valley Health Network describes its mission as providing advanced, compassionate healthcare supported by education and clinical research. The Allentown Symphony Association describes its mission as providing an orchestra and hall, performing arts, and cultural education in partnership with the community. The Hill School says it prepares students for college, careers, and life through a liberal arts curriculum and service to the common good.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $260,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $12,500.
The largest grants were $100,000 to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley for general support of several local community programs; $50,000 to Allentown Symphony Association for outreach programs to area students; and $50,000 to Lehigh Valley Health Network for general support. Other grants included $20,000 to Rowan University Foundation, $15,000 to Farmington Valley YMCA, $10,000 to The Hill School, $5,000 each to Delaware Valley University, East Granby Congregational Church, and East Granby Public Library, and $500 to Boy Scouts of America – Jersey Shore Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William F. Hecht as director and chair; Margaret D. Hecht as director and president; Gregory B. Hecht as director and treasurer; Michael G. Hecht as director and secretary; and Kimberly Hecht as director.
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation is led by Margaret D. Hecht, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret D. Hecht
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William F. Hecht
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory B. Hecht
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Hecht
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Hecht
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/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 Hecht Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation gave $261K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 10 grants.
What is Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $26,050, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (10%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (3 grants) and East Granby, CT (2 grants).
Does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($100,000), Allentown Symphony Association ($50,000) and Lehigh Valley Health Network ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hecht Family Charitable Foundation?
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hecht Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for charitable and educational organizations, support for arts outreach programs and a YMCA annual fund, healthcare support, an endowed scholarship, and support for a church, library, and scouting council. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hecht Family Charitable 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 Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3958008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hecht Family Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Century Fund Trust
Allentown, PA
The Century Fund Trust historically supported charitable organizations, generally in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley; its giving varied, with a final 2023 distribution of $849,427 to one organization. It filed a final return and appears to have ended grantmaking; its final filing requested a project letter and IRS determination letter, but these are not current application instructions.
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$849K
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Samuels Family Foundation
Bethlehem, PA
The Samuels Family Foundation supports a broad range of organizations, including historical, cultural, conservation, education, humanitarian, and community groups, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Pennsylvania and others to New York, Texas, and Washington, DC. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median of $7,500. Its 2023 filing says it accepts applications at any time, with no special forms required.
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
14
Total Given
$98K
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust
Longboat Key, FL
The trust supports charitable organizations, with recent grants primarily benefiting community, health, education, social-service, and cultural programs in Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 75 grants ranging from $90 to $113,877, with a median award of $1,000; it also gave a smaller share in Florida and other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
75
Total Given
$377K
Salvaggio Family Foundation
Allentown, PA
The Salvaggio Family Foundation supports charitable organizations across education, arts and science, health, human services, and community life, with nearly all of its 2024 grant dollars going to Pennsylvania recipients. Its 36 grants ranged from $85 to $2 million, with a median of $6,750. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$35.3M
Grants
36
Total Given
$4.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hecht Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hecht-family-charitable-foundation-morg_14fb4002a28d4683ac77e663d247b2f8
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_203958008_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Hecht Family Charitable Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/hecht-family-charitable-foundation-morg_14fb4002a28d4683ac77e663d247b2f8},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Hecht Family Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Hecht Family Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?