Private foundation · EIN 31-1652204 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vera and Imre Hecht 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $384K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$384K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gchfa IncSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$74K
Sarasota Concert BandSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$50K
The City University of New YorkNew York, NYSupport for daily operation$40K
Florida West Coast Symphony IncSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$40K
Sarasota County SchoolsSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$38K
All Stars Project IncNew York, NYSupport for daily operation$30K
Vh1 Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYSupport for daily operation$30K
Manatee Education Foundation IncBradenton, FLSupport for daily operation$30K
Sarasota Pops Orchestra IncSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$20K
Sarasota Young Voices IncorporatedSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$15K
Guitar SarasotaSarasota, FLSupport for daily operation$15K
Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota and Manatee CountiesSarasota, FLSupport of daily operation$2,500

By state: Florida 9 · New York 3

About this foundation

Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Comerica Bank Tr Tax Attn Mc 7874, 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 Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $384K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Vera and Imre Hecht Foundation Inc give?

Florida (9 grants), New York (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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