The Hecht Foundation Inc
The Hecht Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2023, it reported 14 grants totaling $19,300 to charitable organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Georgia. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Hecht Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hecht Foundation Inc gave $19K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), top state New Jersey. 29% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $19,300
- -1.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,379
- +12.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $172,480
- -4.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (42% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hecht Foundation Inc
- 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: Co Eisner Adv G Llc 733 Third Av, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 949-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hecht Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Preschool Advantage Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 32% to recipients in New York, and 26% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hecht Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $775; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $800 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $31K (2021). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Advantage Inc Morristown, NJ | Charitable Gift | $5,100 |
| Legal Information for Families Today Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Newark, NJ | Charitable Gift | $2,000 |
| Georgia Alzheimer's Foundation Inc St Simons Island, GA | Charitable Gift | $1,100 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Atlanta, GA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Georgia Justice Project Atlanta, GA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| The Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| The Study Hall Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,480 | $9,533 | $23,363 | $19,300 | 14 | $19,400 | $5,570 | $21,907 |
| 2022 | $181,449 | $22,876 | $24,010 | $19,550 | 16 | $19,550 | $18,616 | $21,326 |
| 2021 | $195,857 | $19,940 | $35,162 | $30,520 | 21 | $30,520 | $15,398 | $25,083 |
| 2020 | $201,176 | $4,112 | $24,216 | $20,600 | 21 | — | $596 | $19,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hecht Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans preschool access, after-school education, health care, Alzheimer’s research and services, legal representation, reproductive rights, civil liberties, and recreational programs for people facing serious illness or other challenges. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Preschool Advantage says it funds qualified children to attend partner preschools. Georgia Justice Project says it provides legal representation and works on policy advocacy, education, and coalition building for people in the criminal justice system. The Center for Reproductive Rights describes its work as using law to advance reproductive rights, while the New York Civil Liberties Union says it defends and promotes civil rights and civil liberties.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $19,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,100, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,100 to Preschool Advantage Inc, $3,000 to Legal Information for Families Today, and $2,000 to Planned Parenthood. Other grants included $1,100 to Georgia Alzheimer’s Foundation Inc and $1,000 each to Big Brother Big Sisters, Camp Twin Lakes, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, Georgia Justice Project, The Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, and The Study Hall Inc. Each listed grant’s stated purpose was “CHARITABLE GIFT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Cathy Ann Cramer as president and director, and Susan H Tofel as treasurer and director.
The Hecht Foundation Inc is led by Cathy Ann Cramer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cathy Ann Cramer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan H. Tofel
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Hecht Foundation Inc
How much does The Hecht Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hecht Foundation Inc gave $19K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $20K across 16 grants.
What is The Hecht Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hecht Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,379, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hecht Foundation Inc that year got $775 on average.
Where does The Hecht Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hecht Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Georgia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Hecht Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Hecht Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (14 grants).
Who are The Hecht Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hecht Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Preschool Advantage Inc ($5,100), Legal Information for Families Today ($3,000) and Planned Parenthood ($2,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Hecht Foundation Inc?
The Hecht Foundation Inc reported $172K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Hecht Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hecht Foundation Inc?
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 The Hecht Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hecht Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6110380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Hecht 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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