The Hedbring Foundation
The Hedbring Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $118K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Hedbring Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hedbring Foundation gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,500
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,071
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,400
- Total assets
- $117,990
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hedbring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greenwich Free Library ($25K). Together the top 7 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hedbring Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Free Library Greenwich, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Comfort Foods Community Greenwich, NY | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Greenwich Lions Club Greenwich, NY | Unrestricted | $16,100 |
| Agricultural Stewardship Association Greenwich, NY | Unrestricted | $10,400 |
| Saratoga Springs Lions Club Saratoga Spring, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Worcester State University Worcester, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,990 | $53,976 | $77,575 | $77,500 | 7 | $77,500 | $3,576 | $5,682 |
| 2023 | $141,589 | $49,333 | $70,550 | $70,425 | 7 | $70,425 | $3,133 | $7,940 |
| 2022 | $162,806 | $51,022 | $54,655 | $54,605 | 2 | $54,605 | $622 | $7,703 |
| 2021 | $166,439 | $32,773 | $79,702 | $77,500 | 4 | $77,500 | $151 | $13,844 |
| 2020 | $213,368 | $81,481 | $71,121 | $68,000 | 5 | — | $26,640 | $9,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hedbring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hedbring Foundation is led by John T. Hedbring, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Hedbring
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudine Hedbring
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Englert
Secretary
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 The Hedbring Foundation
How much does The Hedbring Foundation give each year?
The Hedbring Foundation gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is The Hedbring Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hedbring Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,400, and its average grant was $11,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hedbring Foundation give grants?
The Hedbring Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, NY (4 grants).
Does The Hedbring Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hedbring Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hedbring Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hedbring Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greenwich Free Library ($25,000), Comfort Foods Community ($17,000) and Greenwich Lions Club ($16,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hedbring Foundation?
The Hedbring Foundation reported $118K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hedbring Foundation's EIN?
The Hedbring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3121049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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