Private foundation · EIN 41-6043457 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Menahem Heilicher Charitable Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $454K total, median $22K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$454K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Minneapolis Jewish FederationMinnetonka, MNGeneral operating$195K
Smith Jewish AcademyMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$125K
Sabes JCCSt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$40K
Talmud TorahSt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$25K
Jewish Historical SocietySt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$22K
Minnesota HillelMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$20K
Jewfolk Media IncSt Louis Park, MNGeneral operating$15K
Sha'arim GatewaysGolden Valley, MNGeneral operating$10K
Minneapolis Chabad LubavitchMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$1,500

About this foundation

Menahem Heilicher Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Jamie Heilicher, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 Menahem Heilicher Charitable Foundation 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 Menahem Heilicher Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $454K across 9 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Menahem Heilicher Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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