Private foundation · EIN 95-4592928 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hager 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $544K total, median $5,000. 28% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$544K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of United Hatzalah IncNew York, NYGeneral Use$63K
Lev Chabad IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$50K
Vaad Ha ChesedLos Angeles, CAGeneral use$41K
Friends of Nahal HerdiAirmont, NYGeneral use$35K
American Friends of Sfath Emeth YesBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$30K
Minchas AsherTeaneck, NJGeneral Use$26K
Yeshiva of the Telshe AlumniBronx, NYGeneral Use$25K
Impact ForumEncino, CAGeneral Use$25K
Israeli American CouncilWoodlandhills, CAGeneral Use$25K
Tzohar Israel FoundationWoodmere, NYGeneral Use$18K
American Friends of Zavat ChalavAirmont, NYGeneral Use$18K
Bais ShalomNew York, NYGeneral Use$15K
Keren Hayeshivot Trust Yedidei HaarBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$15K
Westside Kollel Los Angeles IntercoLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$12K
Cong Tiferes YaakovBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$12K
American Friends of Israeli LibertyNew York, NYGeneral Use$10K
Kipas Ahavas ShulemBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$10K
Chasdei ChavaMonsey, NYGeneral Use$5,500
Geder Avos Jewish Heritage GroupSuffern, NYGeneral Use$5,000
American Friends of Eretz HemdahChicago, ILGeneral Use$5,000
Bais Chana Heritage School IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$5,000
American Friends of Aish Hatorah -Los Angeles, CAGeneral Use$5,000
Ezras YisroelBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$5,000
Kollel Yechiel YehudaLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$5,000
Nefesh YehudieBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$5,000
Chabad of Escondido IncEscondido, CAGeneral Use$5,000
Friendship Circle of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral Use$5,000
Mothers of Crown HeightsBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$5,000
Hatzolah of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$5,000
Shavei Hevron Institutions IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$4,200
Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel IncBeverly Hills, CAGeneral Use$4,000
Congregation Khal Tzemach Tzadik ViBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$4,000
Be a FriendBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$4,000
Chabad Friends of Cuban JewryBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$3,600
Kollel Lev AvrohomBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$3,000
Congregation Khal Tzemach Tzadik ViBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$3,000
Friends of Chabad RwandaBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$3,000
Young Israel of Hancock ParkLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$3,000
Chabad of ZanzibarBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$3,000
Hachnasas Kallah of Greater Los AngLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$2,500
Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed Daily GivinBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$2,000
American Friends of Migdal OhrNew York, NYGeneral Use$2,000
Jewish Center - Chabad Kenya IncForest Hills, NYGeneral Use$2,000
Gitel FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$2,000
Young Israel of Hancock ParkLos Angeles, CAGeneral Use$1,890
Jewish Community of KoreaBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$1,800
Chabad of Larchmont VillageBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$1,800
Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NYGeneral use$1,000
Bais Midrash Tehillas Shlomo FriendBaltimore, MDGeneral Use$500
Kollel Bnei TorahLakewood, NJGeneral Use$500
Young Israel of North Beverly HillsBeverly Hills, CAGeneral Use$500
Afikim Family Enrichment AssociatioBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$400
Nachzik ChazakBrooklyn, NYGeneral Use$300

By state: New York 33 · California 15 · New Jersey 2 · Illinois 1 · Georgia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Hager Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of David J Hager Pres, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Hager Foundation 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 Hager Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $544K across 53 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hager Foundation give?

New York (33 grants), California (15 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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