Ina and Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 26-0623896 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$411K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To provide funds for program | $320,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Boston, MA | To provide funds for program | $36,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | To provide funds for program | $14,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | East Boothbay, ME | To provide funds for program | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | To provide funds for program | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Newton | Newton Centre, MA | To provide funds for program | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | Kds - 11/14/23 11:13am worksheet private foundation | $5,000 |
| Morris Arboretum & Gardens | Philadelphia, PA | To provide funds for program | $3,500 |
| MIT Hillel | Cambridge, MA | To provide funds for program | $2,500 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | Boothbay Harbor, ME | To provide funds for program | $2,000 |
| May Institute | Randolph, MA | To provide funds for program | $2,000 |
| Richard Grand Md - Boston Childrens | Brookine, MA | To provide funds for program | $2,000 |
| Uss Constitution Museum Inc | Charlestown, MA | To provide funds for program | $1,812 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | To provide funds for program | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Boston, MA | To provide funds for program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,812 | 15 |
| 2023 | $528,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0623896
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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