Jw Heller Foundation
The JW Heller Foundation is a family foundation established in 2004, based in Brooklyn, New York. The foundation provides funding to further its charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$256K
+18.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
+31.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-9.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation provides funding to further its charitable purposes, including some grants to individuals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,899,817 | $2,916,075 | $3,061,903 |
| Revenue | $306,139 | $128,315 | $259,538 |
| Expenses | $322,397 | $274,143 | $169,502 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $257,294 | $216,996 | $123,510 |
| Net Investment Income | $242,109 | $76,465 | $152,586 |
| Distributable Amount | $310,552 | $250,991 | $248,520 |
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
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK PROPP HELLER | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MELVIN S HELLER | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting awards for young artists. Recent announcements indicate:
Heller Awards for Young Artists Endowments Increase by Over 2 MillionEndowments for the Heller Awards for Young Artists have increased by over $2 million
Heller Awards for Young Artists Endowments Increase by Over 2 MillionBeginning in 2026, the Heller Awards for Young Artists will be hosted at Bass Concert Hall, marking the first time the awards will be held at this venue
Heller Awards for Young Artists Endowments Increase by Over 2 MillionThe awards ceremony is scheduled for May 6, 2026
The foundation has also provided grant support for educational initiatives, including a $100,000 award to support recruitment and retention of underrepresented agroecology students.
Heller Foundation award of $100,000 will support recruitment and retentionContact Information
Address: 1437 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-6475
Telephone: 718-633-2333
EIN: 20-2055940
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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