Hesed Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 52-2393825 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$237K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,120 and $10,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholar Leaders International | Deerfield, IL | General | $71,500 |
| Lausanne Movement | Orlando, FL | General | $65,000 |
| Bel Air Presbyterian Church | Los Angeles, CA | General | $32,000 |
| Venice Free Mrthodist Church | Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Center for Studies in Global Christ | Nyack, NY | General | $10,600 |
| Care for Children | Leawood, KS | General | $10,299 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Oaktree Project | Gridley, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Opportunity International | Oak Brook, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Cure International | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Leadership Resource Group Inc | Pasadena, CA | General | $3,000 |
| Leighton Ford Ministries | Charlotte, NC | General | $2,000 |
| Christ for the City Intl Inc | Omaha, NE | General | $1,600 |
| Vision International Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,120 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Pasadena, CA | General | $1,030 |
| Lighthouse Medical Missions | Santa Monica, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Concordia University Irvine | Irvine, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Boystown | Boys Town, NE | General | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,449 | 17 |
| 2024 | $158,533 | 16 |
| 2023 | $259,368 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620999349101412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2393825
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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