Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family
Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, books for children, and community services.
Key facts about Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family
- EIN
- 47-3087378
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- Average grant
- $2,366
- Median grant
- $1,100
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (24 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family's 86 itemized 2024 grants were New York (74%), Massachusetts (12%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Brooklyn, NY (13 grants), Stony Brook, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants). 88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 79 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$204K
+28.8% YoY
Grant Count
86
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+28.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees’ stated missions show support for a range of activities. Brooklyn Book Bodega says its mission is to increase the number of homes with 100 or more books for children ages 0–18 in New York City. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. 70 Faces Media describes its work as connecting people to Jewish knowledge, community, belonging, and meaning. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation says it helps people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture and build vibrant Jewish communities. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 86 grants totaling $203,500. Grants ranged from $300 to $21,500, with a median of $1,100. Notable awards included $21,500 to Brooklyn Book Bodega; $9,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces; $8,000 each to 70 Faces Media, Forward Association, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation; and $7,000 to the Anti-Defamation League.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Massachusetts, 5% to Washington, DC, 3% to California, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 86 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203,500 | 86 |
| 2023 | $158,000 | 86 |
| 2022 | $77,800 | 55 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Brooklyn Book Bodega Inc ($21,500), Harold Grinspoon Foundation ($14,000 across 2 grants), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKLYN BOOK BODEGA INC Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| 70 FACES MEDIA INC New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| FORWARD ASSOC INC New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION Agawam, MA | general PJ Library Fund and PJ Library Grandparent Division | $8,000 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION Agawam, MA | general PJ Library Fund and PJ Library Grandparent Division | $6,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| ELI AND BESSIE COHEN CAMPS Wellesley, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER Port Jefferson Station, NY | security fund and general support | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jill Cohen is listed as director, secretary, treasurer, and president.
Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family is led by Jill Cohen, Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Cohen
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
$45K (2019) → $67K (2024)
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
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees’ stated missions show support for a range of activities. Brooklyn Book Bodega says its mission is to increase the number of homes with 100 or more books for children ages 0–18 in New York City. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. 70 Faces Media describes its work as connecting people to Jewish knowledge, community, belongin…
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family?
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 ↑
Where does Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family make grants?
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Massachusetts, 5% to Washington, DC, 3% to California, and 2% to Minnesota.
What size grants does Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family award?
In 2024, Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family awarded 86 grants totaling $204K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family's EIN?
Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3087378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.