Private foundation · EIN 22-6055155 · Englewood, New Jersey

Hekemian Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $17K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $190K total, median $17K. 38% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$190K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in NJ
38%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Written notice accompanied by the irs approval for tax-exempt status Contact: Peter Hekemian Co the Shekemian Gro, 10 Sterling Blvd Suite 401, Englewood, Nj, 2015870800 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation IncHackensack, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$70K
Borough of MontvaleMontvale, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$35K
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CAUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$20K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$20K
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$13K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$13K
World SparkPortland, ORUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$13K
Eva's Village IncPaterson, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$5,000

By state: New Jersey 3 · District of Columbia 2 · California 1 · Florida 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Hekemian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Englewood, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1963. 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 Hekemian Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written notice accompanied by the irs approval for tax-exempt status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Hekemian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $190K across 8 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Hekemian Foundation give?

New Jersey (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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