Hecht Foundation Inc
Hecht Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida and New York, with stated purposes of supporting their daily operations.
Hecht Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hecht Foundation Inc gave $384K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $383,500
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,958
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,124,126
- +49.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (74% 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 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (561) 961-6246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hecht Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GCHFA Inc ($74K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 61 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 26% to recipients in New York. Listed recipients were in Sarasota, Bradenton, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hecht Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% 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 $354K (2020) to $386K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $384K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GCHFA Inc Sarasota, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $73,500 |
| Sarasota Concert Band Sarasota, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $50,000 |
| The City University of New York New York, NY | Support for Daily Operation | $40,000 |
| Florida West Coast Symphony Inc Sarasota, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $40,000 |
| Sarasota County Schools Sarasota, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $37,500 |
| All Stars Project Inc New York, NY | Support for Daily Operation | $30,000 |
| VH1 Save the Music Foundation New York, NY | Support for Daily Operation | $30,000 |
| Manatee Education Foundation Inc Bradenton, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $30,000 |
| Sarasota Pops Orchestra Inc Sarasota, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $20,000 |
| Sarasota Young Voices Incorporated Sarasota, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,124,126 | $365,133 | $453,502 | $383,500 | 12 | $383,500 | $299,306 | $204,807 |
| 2023 | $2,094,691 | $226,993 | $425,501 | $370,000 | 12 | $370,000 | $169,236 | $131,701 |
| 2022 | $2,295,213 | $246,488 | $439,041 | $385,500 | 12 | $385,500 | $198,168 | $145,830 |
| 2021 | $2,489,904 | $339,451 | $423,867 | $365,800 | 12 | $366,133 | $282,059 | $167,153 |
| 2020 | $2,573,447 | $226,982 | $406,583 | $353,700 | 13 | — | $171,763 | $158,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hecht Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $205K 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 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions indicate work in fine arts education, youth development, public-school educational opportunities, and orchestral concerts. For example, GCHFA INC says it provides fine arts programs and instruction for homeschool students; ALL STARS PROJECT INC describes using performance to support youth from poor and underserved communities; MANATEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC says it funds innovative programs and enhances educational opportunities for teachers and students in Manatee County public schools; and SARASOTA POPS ORCHESTRA INC says it presents orchestral concerts for the general public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $383,500 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $73,500, with a median grant of $30,000.
Largest 2024 grants included $73,500 to GCHFA INC, $50,000 to SARASOTA CONCERT BAND, $40,000 to THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, $40,000 to FLORIDA WEST COAST SYMPHONY INC, and $37,500 to SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS. Each was listed for support of daily operation, except the final grant, which was also listed for support of daily operation. Other recipients included ALL STARS PROJECT INC and VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION ($30,000 each), MANATEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC ($30,000), SARASOTA POPS ORCHESTRA INC ($20,000), SARASOTA YOUNG VOICES INCORPORATED and GUITAR SARASOTA ($15,000 each), and CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SARASOTA AND ($2,500). The filing lists these grants for support of daily operation, with the final grant described as support of daily operation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists DIANNE TAUBER as president; TOM MARITTAI as vice president; IRA FOX as secretary; IZABELA WDOWIAK-JAZOWNIK as assistant secretary; and VERONICA SIMON as director and treasurer.
Hecht Foundation Inc is led by Dianne Tauber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne Tauber
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Simon
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Fox
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Izabela Wdowiak-Jazownik
Assit Secertary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Marittai
Vice President
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 Hecht Foundation Inc
How much does Hecht Foundation Inc give each year?
Hecht Foundation Inc gave $384K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $370K across 12 grants.
What is Hecht Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hecht Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $31,958, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hecht Foundation Inc give grants?
Hecht Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (8 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Hecht Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Hecht Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily Operation" (11 grants).
Who are Hecht Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hecht Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include GCHFA Inc ($73,500), Sarasota Concert Band ($50,000) and The City University of New York ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hecht Foundation Inc?
Hecht Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hecht Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions indicate work in fine arts education, youth development, public-school educational opportunities, and orchestral concerts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hecht Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hecht Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hecht Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1652204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hecht Foundation Inc 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hecht Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hecht-foundation-inc-morg_476e23c8f380427083e2eef891ef9b14
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