William J Healey Foundation Inc
William J Healey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Gretna, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarship assistance, college room and board, textbooks, hardship support, and general support to organizations.
William J Healey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: William J Healey Foundation Inc gave $159K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,427
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,943
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $4,626,967
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William J Healey 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: 5738 Us Highway 9, New Gretna, NJ 08224
Phone: (609) 296-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J Healey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shore Medical Center ($20K). Together the top 6 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($116,427), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 9% to Connecticut, 2% to Florida, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How William J Healey Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $124K (2023) to $196K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $116,427 |
| Shore Medical Center Somers Point, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Hometown Foundation Cheshire, CT | General Support | $15,000 |
| International Game Fish Association Dania Beach, FL | General Support | $3,500 |
| The Hansen Foundation Galloway, NJ | General Support | $2,500 |
| Atlanticare Foundation Egg Harbor TWP, NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
| Eisenhower Science and Technology Academy Norristown, PA | General Support | $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 | $4,626,967 | $260,334 | $164,965 | $159,427 | 10 | $159,427 | $218,769 | $226,433 |
| 2023 | $4,531,598 | $66,626 | $124,233 | $124,233 | 10 | $124,233 | $66,626 | $231,451 |
| 2022 | $4,487,932 | $1,998,006 | $136,578 | $128,494 | 9 | $128,494 | $8,600 | $101,145 |
| 2021 | $2,626,162 | $2,265,286 | $204,125 | $195,884 | 8 | $195,884 | $57,045 | $7,019 |
| 2020 | $564,898 | $-23,868 | $201,086 | $189,304 | 5 | — | $11,296 | $8,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Healey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $226K 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 show support for individuals with education and hardship-related expenses, as well as charitable organizations. Among its grantees, The Hometown Foundation describes its work as centered on animal welfare, emergency response personnel, people with intellectual disabilities or other needs, major illness, and the military. The International Game Fish Association describes its mission as conserving game fish and promoting responsible, ethical angling through science, education, rule making, and record keeping. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $159,427. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $82,512, with a median of $4,250. Among the largest were $82,512 for scholarship assistance to various individuals, $27,700 for college room and board to various individuals, $20,000 in general support to Shore Medical Center, and $15,000 in general support to The Hometown Foundation. Other reported grants included $5,000 for hardship support and $1,215 for textbooks to various individuals, and general-support grants of $3,500 to the International Game Fish Association, $2,500 to The Hansen Foundation, and $1,000 each to AtlantiCare Foundation and Eisenhower Science and Technology Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Healey as chairman and trustee; Gerard D Straub Sr as secretary/treasurer and trustee; Patrick J Healey as president and trustee; Robert T Healey Jr as vice-president and trustee; and Albert Uhl as trustee.
William J Healey Foundation Inc is led by Patrick J. Healey, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick J. Healey
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J. Healey
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Uhl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard D. Straub Sr.
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert T. Healey Jr.
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert T. Healey Sr Dec'd (2021) — Vice Chairman & Trustee
- Former: Robert T. Healey Sr. (2020) — Vice Chairman & Trustee
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 William J Healey Foundation Inc
How much does William J Healey Foundation Inc give each year?
William J Healey Foundation Inc gave $159K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 10 grants.
What is William J Healey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
William J Healey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $15,943, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William J Healey Foundation Inc give grants?
William J Healey Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (9%).
Does William J Healey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of William J Healey Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William J Healey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
William J Healey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shore Medical Center ($20,000), The Hometown Foundation ($15,000) and International Game Fish Association ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($116,427), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William J Healey Foundation Inc?
William J Healey Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (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 William J Healey Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for individuals with education and hardship-related expenses, as well as charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J Healey 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 William J Healey Foundation Inc's EIN?
William J Healey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4763820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William J Healey 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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