The Hesed Fund
THE HESED FUND is a private foundation based in Olivebridge, New York. It made 25 grants totaling $138,350 in 2025 to organizations working in areas including Jewish contemplative practice, spiritual leadership, public-interest storytelling, social policy, and the arts.
Key facts about The Hesed Fund
In short: The Hesed Fund gave $138K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-2028713
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,350
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $5,534
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $36,522
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The fund’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None stated.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37K
+49.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$138K
+74.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+316.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-58.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hesed Fund reported a distributable amount of $723 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Hesed Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Awakened Heart Project says it promotes Jewish contemplative techniques through retreats, workshops, classes, religious services, and conferences. Beloved Builders says it supports spiritual leaders creating spaces of sacred belonging. Just Vision says it uses nonpartisan, evidence-based storytelling and audience engagement to promote dialogue and understanding about Israel-Palestine. Women Make Movies says it supports the production, promotion, distribution, and exhibition of independent films by and about women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 25 grants totaling $138,350. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest grants included $50,000 to Awakened Heart Project, $17,000 to Beloved Builders Inc, $15,000 to Just Vision, $12,500 to Social Security Works Education Fund, and $10,000 to Multitude Films. Each was designated for general purposes.
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 20% to Washington, DC, 16% to Massachusetts, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 3% to Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 25 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AWAKENED HEART PROJECT Olivebridge, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $50,000 |
| BELOVED BUILDERS INC Florence, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $17,000 |
| JUST VISION Washington, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $15,000 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS EDUCATION FUND Washington, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $12,500 |
| MULTITUDE FILMS Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $10,000 |
| WOMEN MAKE MOVIES New York, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $5,000 |
| DEMOCRACY NOW New York, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $5,000 |
| LANDER-GRINSPOON ACADEMY Northampton, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $5,000 |
| ALEPH Philadelphia, PA | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $5,000 |
| KADIMA RECONSTRUCTIONIST COMMUNITY Seattle, WA | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $3,600 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,522 | $154,330 | $141,191 | $138,350 across 25 grants |
| 2024 | $24,499 | $101,940 | $82,138 | $79,500 across 6 grants |
| 2023 | $4,697 | $5,000 | $1,246 | 0 grants |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,522 | $24,499 | $4,697 |
| Revenue | $154,330 | $101,940 | $5,000 |
| Expenses | $141,191 | $82,138 | $1,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $138,350 | $79,500 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $100,017 | $77,908 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $723 | $270 | $216 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanna L Katz as president, Jeffrey M Roth as secretary/treasurer, and Mordechai Leibling as vice president.
The Hesed Fund is led by Joanna L. Katz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanna L. Katz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Roth
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mordechai Leibling
Vice President
On filings since 2019
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.
Contact
Application contact: Joanna L Katz Jeffrey M Roth
Mailing address: 68 Freeman Avery Road, Olivebridge, NY 12461
Phone: (845) 532-3645
Frequently asked questions about The Hesed Fund
How much does The Hesed Fund give each year?
The Hesed Fund gave $138K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 6 grants.
What is The Hesed Fund's typical grant size?
The Hesed Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $5,534, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hesed Fund give grants?
The Hesed Fund gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Hesed Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hesed Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hesed Fund's largest grantees?
The Hesed Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Awakened Heart Project ($50,000), Beloved Builders Inc ($17,000) and Just Vision ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hesed Fund?
The Hesed Fund reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $723 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hesed Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Awakened Heart Project says it promotes Jewish contemplative techniques through retreats, workshops, classes, religious services, and conferences. Beloved Builders says it supports spiritual leaders creating spaces of sacred belonging. Just Vision says it uses nonpartisan, evidence-based storytelling and audience engagement to promote dialog…
How do I apply for a grant from The Hesed Fund?
The fund’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hesed Fund's EIN?
The Hesed Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2028713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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