Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family is a private foundation based in Skokie, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 35 grants totaling $51,856, primarily to recipients in Illinois.
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family at a glance
In short: Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family gave $52K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,856
- -16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,482
- -40.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $639,290
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (14 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% 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 Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce Hecktman
Mailing address: 2434 Hampton, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 612-9823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JUF ($15K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in New York. Arizona and California each received 1%; Florida received 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 35 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $312; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $225 first-time, $288 repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $62K (2024). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JUF Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Org | $15,000 |
| Spertus Institute Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Org | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Org | $5,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth-El Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Org | $3,700 |
| Beth Hillel Congregation Wilmette, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Org | $2,650 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Org | $1,975 |
| Tourette Association of America Bayside, NY | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Organization | $1,600 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Organization | $995 |
| Camp One Step Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Gift to Charitable Organization | $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 | $639,290 | $35,088 | $59,013 | $51,856 | 35 | $51,856 | $34,238 | $38,538 |
| 2024 | $663,215 | $17,042 | $68,705 | $61,997 | 25 | $61,997 | $21,087 | $37,222 |
| 2023 | $717,231 | $123,155 | $51,639 | $43,992 | 35 | $43,992 | $123,155 | $33,953 |
| 2022 | $643,362 | $-1,350 | $56,937 | $51,071 | 28 | $51,071 | $18,326 | $36,844 |
| 2021 | $703,415 | $184,625 | $59,986 | $51,686 | 36 | $51,686 | $184,625 | $39,601 |
| 2020 | $577,010 | $49,559 | $45,588 | $39,547 | 39 | — | $49,559 | $36,267 |
| 2019 | $573,039 | $26,484 | $48,920 | $42,996 | 30 | — | $26,484 | $36,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as library programming, scholarships, health, and community services. For example, the Chicago Public Library Foundation describes its work as connecting private investment with innovative, community-responsive library programming; Briarwood Scholarship Foundation says it provides need- and merit-based scholarships; and the Tourette Association of America says it works to identify the cause of, find a cure for, and control the effects of Tourette syndrome.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $51,856. Grants ranged from $50 to $15,000, with a median of $250. The largest awards included JUF ($15,000), Spertus Institute ($10,000), Chicago Public Library Foundation ($5,000), and Genesys Works ($5,000). Other notable grants included Temple Beth-El ($3,700), Beth Hillel Congregation ($2,650), Briarwood Scholarship Foundation ($1,975), and Tourette Association of America ($1,600).
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Hecktman as the contact. It lists no application form or materials and gives no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Hecktman as president, Adam Hecktman as treasurer, Ruth L Hecktman as secretary, and Barbara Hecktman and Carey Hecktman as vice presidents.
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family is led by Bruce Hecktman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Hecktman
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Adam Hecktman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barbara Hecktman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carey Hecktman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ruth L. Hecktman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family
How much does Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family give each year?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family gave $52K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 25 grants.
What is Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's typical grant size?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,482, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family that year got $312 on average.
Where does Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family give grants?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Northbrook, IL (3 grants) and Highland Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's largest grantees?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's largest 2025 grantees include JUF ($15,000), Spertus Institute ($10,000) and Chicago Public Library Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family reported $639K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as library programming, scholarships, health, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's EIN?
Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3641075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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