Foundation profile

The Heckscher Foundation for Children

Private foundation · New York, NY
Invitation only Has $12M left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
97
Total given (last 3 years)
$13M
Median grant
$100k
Range
$2.2k – $750k

Giving by year

Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.

Where the money goes

Causes

Education fund · 10%Scholarships and student aid · 10%Parks and playgrounds · 8%Education · 6%Education support · 5%

States

New YorkFloridaDistrict of ColumbiaMassachusettsColorado

Also 7 grants to individuals ($19k in total, e.g. scholarships).

How to apply, full grant list and leadership

Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data