Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $345K. Net investment income was $872K.
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund gave $345K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $115K), top state Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $344,687
- +13.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $114,896
- +13.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $114,893
- Total assets
- $6,395,810
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army Metro Division ($115K). Together the top 3 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2021) to $355K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Metro Division Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $114,901 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $114,893 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $114,893 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,395,810 | $926,209 | $434,341 | $344,687 | 3 | $374,250 | $872,289 | $348,055 |
| 2025 | $5,734,246 | $549,922 | $390,699 | $303,183 | 3 | $330,948 | $493,667 | $328,469 |
| 2024 | $5,561,812 | $198,151 | $307,547 | $236,703 | 3 | $261,684 | $140,594 | $302,318 |
| 2023 | $5,637,575 | $-116,501 | $399,583 | $307,200 | 3 | $331,457 | $74,418 | $292,291 |
| 2022 | $6,144,834 | $1,250,418 | $433,264 | $354,633 | 3 | $381,602 | $1,195,048 | $340,866 |
| 2021 | $5,900,955 | $399,399 | $306,929 | $227,751 | 3 | — | $356,357 | $307,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $348K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$66K (2022) → $73K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $73K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund
How much does Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund give each year?
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund gave $345K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $303K across 3 grants.
What is Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's median grant in 2026 was $114,893, and its average grant was $114,896, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund give grants?
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's top state is Illinois, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (33%) and Florida (33%).
Does Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund?
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $348K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's EIN?
Leslie L & Mary B Hecht Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6774670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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