Hesed Foundation Inc
Hesed Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rye Beach, New Hampshire. It supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities, expand opportunity, promote health and well-being, and meet the needs of people and communities that have historically had fewer resources or opportunities.
Hesed Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hesed Foundation Inc gave $318K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in New Hampshire. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $317,500
- +384.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,750
- +384.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $680,649
- -16.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hesed Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing directs applicants to its application process instructions.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals must be received before September 30 to be considered for the annual funding cycle.
- Deadline
- Proposals must be received before September 30 to be considered for the annual funding cycle.
- Next open deadline
- September 30, 2027 (Hesed Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Hesed Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 716, Rye Beach, NH 03871
Phone: (603) 548-7767
Email: grants@hesedfoundation.org
Website: https://www.hesedfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hesed Foundation Inc
Who Hesed Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Israel ($250K). Together the top 10 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes itself as primarily place-based, with most grants supporting communities in New Hampshire, eastern Massachusetts, New York City, and select communities in Northern California. It says it may consider compelling opportunities elsewhere in the United States when they closely align with its mission or have a meaningful connection to its board, and that it does not fund projects outside the United States.
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (83%), followed by New York (11%), Vermont (5%), and Massachusetts (2%). These shares may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hesed Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) 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. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 514% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 611% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $318K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel Manchester, NH | Temple Support | $250,000 |
| PPNNE Burlington, VT | CSAF | $15,000 |
| Jewish Queer Youth New York, NY | Support for Programming for Jewish Queer Youth | $10,000 |
| Avodah Brooklyn, NY | Support Core Programs | $10,000 |
| Northern Manhattan Coalition New York, NY | Legal and advocacy services for the northern manhattan immigrant community | $7,500 |
| CASA of NH Manchester, NH | Training and recruitment of court-appointed special advocates for children | $7,500 |
| Community Partners Dover, NH | Respite care for familities with special needs children or adults in stafford co nh | $5,000 |
| Greenwich House MMTP New York, NY | Nutritional Meal Replacement Pantry for HCV Patients | $5,000 |
| Temple Isaiah of Lexington Lexington, MA | Two Social Justice Funds | $5,000 |
| Peter Westbrook Foundation New York, NY | Support Olympians in Life Program | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $680,649 | $200,331 | $332,102 | $317,500 | 10 | $317,500 | $200,331 | $51,982 |
| 2024 | $812,420 | $52,865 | $78,312 | $65,500 | 10 | $65,500 | $52,865 | $41,615 |
| 2023 | $864,451 | $25,705 | $69,823 | $61,135 | 9 | $61,135 | $25,705 | $49,211 |
| 2022 | $881,985 | $65,307 | $71,450 | $51,750 | 13 | $51,750 | $65,307 | $56,534 |
| 2021 | $888,128 | $161,274 | $79,576 | $63,000 | 8 | $63,000 | $161,274 | $54,988 |
| 2020 | $806,430 | $68,833 | $75,890 | $65,500 | 9 | — | $58,063 | $52,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hesed Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — 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’s stated mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Its primary areas of giving include youth and education, health and well-being, community building and social services, and programs advancing opportunity, dignity, and self-sufficiency. It also reserves a portion of annual giving for discretionary projects reflecting its board’s interests and priorities.
The foundation says it is particularly committed to organizations serving people and communities that have historically been marginalized, underserved, or excluded from opportunity, including immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA+ people and communities, and individuals and families experiencing poverty or economic insecurity.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights describes its mission as educating, defending, and protecting immigrants’ rights, including through legal services, policy work, and community organizing. The Peter Westbrook Foundation says it uses fencing to develop life skills in young people from underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $317,500. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest awards included $250,000 to Temple Israel in Manchester, New Hampshire, for temple support; $15,000 to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England for its Cancer Screening Access Fund; and $10,000 each to Jewish Queer Youth for programming and Avodah for core programs.
Other 2025 awards included $7,500 to Northern Manhattan Coalition for legal and advocacy services for immigrants and $7,500 to CASA of New Hampshire for training and recruitment of court-appointed special advocates. The foundation also reported grants to Community Partners ($5,000), Greenwich House MMTP ($5,000), Temple Isaiah of Lexington ($5,000), and the Peter Westbrook Foundation ($2,500), for the purposes stated in its filing.
The foundation’s website says it supports both specific programs and general operating needs. Its application instructions request a cover letter and a proposal narrative of no more than five pages, along with an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, a non-discrimination policy or affirmation, a board list with affiliations, and the organization’s current operating budget and most recent annual financial statement (and audit, if available). Letters of support are optional. The instructions say selected organizations will receive notification and a check by year-end.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eliza Shulman as secretary and Jason Shulman as treasurer. Trustees listed are Alexander Shulman, Luke Shulman, Lucky Shulman, Jodi Sperber, Danielle Lazarin, and Alicia Shulman.
Hesed Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Shulman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luke Shulman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alicia Shulman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Danielle Lazarin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jodi Sperber
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lucky Shulman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Eliza Shulman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Shulman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Shulman (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hesed Foundation Inc
How much does Hesed Foundation Inc give each year?
Hesed Foundation Inc gave $318K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 10 grants.
What is Hesed Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hesed Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $31,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hesed Foundation Inc that year got $43K on average.
Where does Hesed Foundation Inc give grants?
Hesed Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Manchester, NH (2 grants).
Does Hesed Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Hesed Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hesed Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hesed Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Israel ($250,000), PPNNE ($15,000) and Jewish Queer Youth ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hesed Foundation Inc?
Hesed Foundation Inc reported $681K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hesed Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Its primary areas of giving include youth and education, health and well-being, community building and social services, and programs advancing opportunity, dignity, and self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hesed Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing directs applicants to its application process instructions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hesed Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hesed Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0513464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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