Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer is a private foundation based in Armonk, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including food assistance, humanitarian relief, Jewish and educational organizations, and other causes.
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer at a glance
In short: Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer gave $648K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $647,500
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,328
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,477,111
- -7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (71% 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 Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Wampus Lakes Dr, Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: (914) 263-9795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Committee for the Weizman Institute of Science ($75K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 149 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to recipients in Maryland, and 8% to recipients in the District of Columbia. Illinois and Georgia each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 29 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 244% 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 $191K (2019) to $648K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weizman Institute of Science New York, NY | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $75,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $75,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $50,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $35,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $30,000 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | For Scholarship to Students | $30,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $30,000 |
| Manna Food Center Gaithersburg, MD | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Ukrainian Relief | $30,000 |
| Dorot Inc Attn Development New York, NY | To Aid Donee Organization in Its Exempt Function | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,477,111 | $299,716 | $673,618 | $647,500 | 29 | $647,634 | $273,732 | $265,944 |
| 2024 | $4,851,013 | $483,895 | $604,207 | $575,000 | 30 | $575,000 | $453,591 | $206,172 |
| 2023 | $4,971,325 | $2,827,955 | $415,186 | $402,500 | 29 | $402,663 | $226,425 | $124,196 |
| 2022 | $2,558,556 | $89,022 | $442,168 | $415,000 | 33 | $415,125 | $73,992 | $140,390 |
| 2021 | $2,911,702 | $400,337 | $338,603 | $320,500 | 28 | $320,563 | $383,296 | $167,858 |
| 2020 | $2,849,968 | $147,690 | $251,823 | $232,500 | 28 | — | $129,426 | $157,768 |
| 2019 | $2,955,761 | $154,512 | $216,839 | $191,000 | 26 | — | $137,311 | $161,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing hunger, displacement, humanitarian emergencies, antisemitism and other forms of hate, and student scholarships. These are areas reflected in the grants listed, not a stated foundation-wide mission.
For example, Feeding Westchester describes its work as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. HIAS says it works toward a world where forcibly displaced people find welcome, safety, and opportunity. World Central Kitchen describes providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Hebrew Union College received a grant for student scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $647,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $75,000 each to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and the American Technion Society; $50,000 to UJA Federation of New York; $35,000 to Feeding Westchester; and $30,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Hebrew Union College, HIAS, Manna Food Center, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Audrey F Steuer as president, Constance F Heller as vice president, Hillary S Grasso as secretary, and Daniel Heller as treasurer.
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer is led by Audrey F. Steuer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Audrey F. Steuer
President
V President, Director & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance F. Heller
Vice President
Secretary & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary S. Grasso
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Heller
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
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 Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer
How much does Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer give each year?
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer gave $648K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $575K across 30 grants.
What is Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer's typical grant size?
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,328, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer give grants?
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Scarsdale, NY (2 grants) and Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Who are Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer's largest grantees?
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer's largest 2025 grantees include American Committee for the Weizman Institute of Science ($75,000), American Technion Society ($75,000) and UJA Federation of New York ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer?
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing hunger, displacement, humanitarian emergencies, antisemitism and other forms of hate, and student scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer's EIN?
Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6222282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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