Steve and Janice Hefter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-4337226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$551K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Charity | $75,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Washington, DC | Charity | $66,700 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | Charity | $50,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $50,000 |
| The Lawfare Project | New York, NY | Charity | $30,000 |
| African Middle Eastern Leadership Project (Amel) | Washington, DC | Charity | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Charity | $25,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | Highland Park, IL | Charity | $24,500 |
| Friends of of the Israeli Defense Force | New York, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund | Boston, MA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Skokie, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | Charity | $5,000 |
| Various | Highland Park, IL | Charity | $2,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $550,800 | 15 |
| 2023 | $695,800 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541919349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4337226
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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