J W Heller Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 23-7003624 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$256K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyp Weill Cornell Medical Center | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $100,000 |
| Usc School of Cinematic Arts | Los Angeles, CA | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $50,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Art Center | Sag Harbor, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $19,100 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $15,825 |
| Columbia Grammar School | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| New York Presbyterian | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Hamptons International Fim Festival | East Hampton, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $6,000 |
| Barrow Street Nursery School | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Southampton Bath & Tennis Charitable Fund | Southampton, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $4,000 |
| Friends of Idf | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $3,600 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $2,599 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $2,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | Southampton, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $1,000 |
| The Society of Msk | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $210 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $180 |
| Uja-Federation of NY | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $150 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | For operating expenses of recipient charity | $140 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,804 | 21 |
| 2022 | $215,731 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202530599349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7003624
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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