The Hesed Foundation
The Hesed Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $62,500.
The Hesed Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hesed Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,500
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,682
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,262,636
- +21.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hesed Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 South Columbia Suite 650, Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: (918) 743-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hesed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make a Change World Inc ($15K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of 2024 grant dollars, 56% went to recipients in Oklahoma, 24% to New York, 6% each to California and South Dakota, and 4% to Indiana. The listed grants also included Amazon Conservatory in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hesed Foundation open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $15K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Safe Place Community Center Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Make a Change World Inc New York City, NY | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Parent Promise Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Eden Village of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Assistance | $7,500 |
| Lets Fix This Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Make a Change World Inc New York City, NY | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | Contribution | $4,000 |
| First Peoples Fund Rapid City, SD | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Period OKC Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Bloomerang Homeless Indianapolis, IN | Assistance | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,262,636 | $396,214 | $66,946 | $62,500 | 11 | $62,500 | $204,588 | $60,181 |
| 2023 | $1,040,952 | $293,980 | $62,400 | $61,250 | 10 | $61,250 | $111,294 | $43,798 |
| 2022 | $850,696 | $251,888 | $20,090 | $19,500 | 6 | $19,500 | $47,060 | $34,502 |
| 2021 | $665,018 | $220,358 | $28,672 | $26,250 | 8 | $26,250 | $16,905 | $26,956 |
| 2020 | $473,332 | $99,373 | $14,845 | $14,500 | 3 | — | $11,073 | $20,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hesed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work spans several areas. Eden Village of Tulsa describes its mission as developing and operating tiny-home communities with wrap-around services to help make Tulsa a city where no one sleeps outside. Make a Change World Inc says it protects oceans and waterways from pollution through cleanup efforts and educational campaigns. First Peoples Fund says it honors and supports First Peoples artists and culture bearers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $62,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the reported grants were $10,000 each to The Safe Place Community Center, Make a Change World Inc, and Parent Promise; $7,500 to Eden Village of Tulsa; and $5,000 to Lets Fix This Inc. Make a Change World Inc received a second grant of $5,000. Other reported grants included $4,000 each to Coral Reef Alliance and First Peoples Fund, $2,500 each to Period OKC Foundation and Bloomerang Homeless, and $2,000 to Amazon Conservatory.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul D Wilson as trustee and Jeffrey Wilson, Melanie Wilson Rughani, Mark Wilson, and Julia Schusterman as officers.
The Hesed Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul D. Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Wilson
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Schusterman
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wilson
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Wilson Rughani
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Hesed Foundation
How much does The Hesed Foundation give each year?
The Hesed Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 10 grants.
What is The Hesed Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hesed Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,682, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hesed Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Hesed Foundation give grants?
The Hesed Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (4 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does The Hesed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Hesed Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (8 grants) and "Contribution" (3 grants).
Who are The Hesed Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hesed Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Make a Change World Inc ($15,000 across 2 grants), The Safe Place Community Center ($10,000) and Parent Promise ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hesed Foundation?
The Hesed Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hesed Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work spans several areas. Eden Village of Tulsa describes its mission as developing and operating tiny-home communities with wrap-around services to help make Tulsa a city where no one sleeps outside. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hesed Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Hesed Foundation's EIN?
The Hesed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1602143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hesed Foundation 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hesed Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hesed-foundation-morg_106b46ef71b348ef8c711319c1ed0ce3
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