The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel is a private foundation, based in Norwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $735K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel at a glance
In short: The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel gave $51K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,732
- +40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,637
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,382
- Total assets
- $735,216
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% 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 Hilbert & Shirley Hendel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Eastern CT ($25K). Together the top 9 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of 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 $35K (2020) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Eastern CT Norwich, CT | To Support Humanitarian, Social and Educational Services | $25,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum New London, CT | To provide art education and cultural enrichment to the youth of our region | $10,000 |
| Garde Arts Center New London, CT | To sustain and maintain the garde's programs and historic facilities | $5,000 |
| Temple Eamnu El Waterford, CT | Offers jewish identity for everyone: meaningful worship services, education for children and adults | $3,350 |
| Congregation Beth El New London, CT | Celebrates faith, heritage and culture within the framework of conservative judaism | $2,382 |
| Waterford Country School Waterford, CT | To support work to meet special needs of children and families at risk | $1,500 |
| Grampy's Charities New London, CT | To raise funds to support organizations transforming the lives of children | $1,500 |
| Eugene O'Neill Theater Waterford, CT | To discover, develop, and empower new work, new voices, and creative risk-taking. | $1,000 |
| Marrahech Inc Woodbridge, CT | To provide residential, employment, support, referral, and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $735,216 | $63,211 | $57,102 | $50,732 | 9 | $50,732 | $56,841 | $39,930 |
| 2023 | $729,445 | $21,527 | $41,778 | $36,000 | 5 | $36,000 | $15,749 | $37,655 |
| 2022 | $749,582 | $18,006 | $41,365 | $35,500 | 5 | $35,500 | $18,006 | $39,437 |
| 2021 | $772,941 | $50,031 | $45,821 | $38,250 | 7 | $38,250 | $45,749 | $32,975 |
| 2020 | $768,669 | $85,060 | $40,457 | $34,500 | 5 | — | $81,227 | $38,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel is led by Jon Hendel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Hendel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Hilbert & Shirley Hendel
How much does The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel give each year?
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel gave $51K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's typical grant size?
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's median grant in 2024 was $2,382, and its average grant was $5,637, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel give grants?
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New London, CT (4 grants) and Waterford, CT (3 grants).
Does The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's largest grantees?
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Eastern CT ($25,000), Lyman Allyn Art Museum ($10,000) and Garde Arts Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel?
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel reported $735K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's EIN?
The Hilbert & Shirley Hendel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5094134. 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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