Private foundation · EIN 22-3661057 · Madison, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Heller Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $530K total, median $5,000. 22% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$530K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$125K
FootstepsNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$75K
Unchained at LastWestfield, NJUnrestricted use by donee$75K
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressWashington, DCUnrestricted use by donee$50K
Wnyc RadioNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$50K
Grand Street SettlementNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$35K
SOS GenerationWestport, CTUnrestricted use by donee$35K
Overlook FoundationSummit, NJUnrestricted use by donee$25K
Center for Metal ArtsJohnstown, PAUnrestricted use by donee$10K
Children's Museum of ManhattanNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$10K
ShofcoNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$10K
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$5,000
Chicken in Eggs PicturesNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$5,000
Jewish Agency for IsraelNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$5,000
Beat the StreetsNew York, NYUnrestricted use by donee$3,000
Alden Landis Memorial ScholarshipSeattle, WAUnrestricted use by donee$2,500
American Association of Caregiving YouthBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted use by donee$2,500
Epoch IncMadison, NJUnrestricted use by donee$2,000
Her Second ChanceBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted use by donee$1,000
Johnstown Symphony OrchestraJohnstown, PAUnrestricted use by donee$1,000
The Developing Dreams FoundationPlantation, FLUnrestricted use by donee$1,000
The Westfield Nj Food PantryWestfield, NJUnrestricted use by donee$1,000
Konscious Youth Development ServiceAsbury Park, NJUnrestricted use by donee$500

By state: New York 10 · New Jersey 5 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Heller Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, New Jersey, administered in care of Martin Heller, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Heller Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Heller Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $530K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Heller Foundation Inc give?

New York (10 grants), New Jersey (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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