Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to organizations in New Jersey and New York.
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc gave $244K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $244,355
- +50.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,187
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $1,136,529
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 251 Ridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (848) 525-1663
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mesivta Keren Orah ($37K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 35% to recipients in New York. Listed recipients include organizations in Lakewood, New Jersey, and Brooklyn and Monroe, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 386% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2022) to $244K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesivta Keren Orah Lakewood, NJ | support | $37,270 |
| Various Lakewood, NJ | Support | $30,635 |
| Beis Hachinuch Lakewood, NJ | Support | $19,000 |
| Avihem Brooklyn, NY | Support | $18,000 |
| Ateres Shloimie Brooklyn, NY | Support | $14,750 |
| Congregation Shemen Lmincha Lakewood, NJ | support | $11,800 |
| Tzur Foundation Lakewood, NJ | support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Ohev Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Chaim Medical Monroe, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Yad Lachim Brooklyn, NY | support | $8,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,136,529 | $502,704 | $248,018 | $244,355 | 34 | $244,355 | $79,704 | $63,223 |
| 2023 | $881,843 | $287,635 | $170,696 | $162,585 | 17 | $162,585 | $13,135 | $51,434 |
| 2022 | $764,904 | $-4,261 | $99,742 | $87,649 | 16 | $87,649 | — | $41,854 |
| 2021 | $868,907 | $249,662 | $160,169 | $156,215 | 15 | $156,215 | $79,627 | $40,321 |
| 2020 | $779,414 | $143,175 | $101,405 | $98,000 | 9 | — | $79,504 | $52,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — 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 own mission is not stated. Its grants support organizations whose described work includes religious education, community assistance, and Jewish cultural and educational activities. For example, Mesivta Keren Orah says it conducts and maintains an Orthodox Jewish religious school, while Beis Hachinuch says it provides Hebrew religious and secular education for elementary children. Avihem describes providing wedding-related financial assistance to poor orphans from Orthodox communities, and Tzur Foundation describes distributing food and clothing assistance to families of widows and orphans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $244,355. Grants ranged from $1,100 to $37,270, with a median grant of $3,600. Its largest listed grants included $37,270 to Mesivta Keren Orah, $30,635 to Various, $19,000 to Beis Hachinuch, $18,000 to Avihem, and $14,750 to Ateres Shloimie. Other listed recipients included Congregation Shemen Lmincha ($11,800), Tzur Foundation ($10,000), American Friends of Ohev Yisroel ($10,000), and Chaim Medical ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joel Wolhendler is listed as a director.
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc is led by Joel Wolhendler, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Wolhendler
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc
How much does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc give each year?
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc gave $244K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 17 grants.
What is Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $7,187, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc give grants?
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (17 grants), Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (34 grants).
Who are Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mesivta Keren Orah ($37,270), Beis Hachinuch ($19,000) and Avihem ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc?
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants support organizations whose described work includes religious education, community assistance, and Jewish cultural and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4790608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rabbi Joshua Heschel Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
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