Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family Foundation
Historical FunderSkokie, Illinois · EIN 36-3641075 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$52K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$250
Total assets$824K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $108 and $995.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRUCE HECKTMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2434 HAMPTON, NORTHBROOK IL 60062 |
| Phone | 8476129823 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juf | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $15,000 |
| Spertus Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $5,000 |
| Genesys Works | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth-El | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $3,700 |
| Beth Hillel Congregation | Wilmette, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $2,650 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $1,975 |
| Tourette Association of America | Bayside, NY | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $1,600 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $995 |
| Camp One Step | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $500 |
| Giving Back Fund (Tribe of Nova) | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of the West | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $500 |
| Desert Mountain Care | Carefree, AZ | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $400 |
| Friends of Isreal Defense Forces | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $360 |
| Hadassah | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $288 |
| Chicago Jewish Historical Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $250 |
| Cures Within Reach | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $250 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Northfield, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Hallie225 Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Illinois Tech | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $250 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $200 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $200 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $200 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $180 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $108 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $100 |
| Jewish National Fund | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $100 |
| Illinois Restaurant Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable org | $100 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tuscon, AZ | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| Jarc Florida | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $100 |
| Divine World | Techny, IL | Unrestricted gift to charitable organization | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,856 | 35 |
| 2024 | $61,997 | 25 |
| 2023 | $43,992 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3641075
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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