The Heller Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, New Jersey · EIN 22-3661057 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$530K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $35,000.
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
78% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $125,000 |
| Footsteps | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $75,000 |
| Unchained at Last | Westfield, NJ | Unrestricted use by donee | $75,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| Wnyc Radio | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $50,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $35,000 |
| Sos Generation | Westport, CT | Unrestricted use by donee | $35,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | Summit, NJ | Unrestricted use by donee | $25,000 |
| Center for Metal Arts | Johnstown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Shofco | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Chicken in Eggs Pictures | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $5,000 |
| Beat the Streets | New York, NY | Unrestricted use by donee | $3,000 |
| Alden Landis Memorial Scholarship | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
| American Association of Caregiving Youth | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,500 |
| Epoch Inc | Madison, NJ | Unrestricted use by donee | $2,000 |
| Her Second Chance | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Johnstown Symphony Orchestra | Johnstown, PA | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| The Developing Dreams Foundation | Plantation, FL | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| The Westfield Nj Food Pantry | Westfield, NJ | Unrestricted use by donee | $1,000 |
| Konscious Youth Development Service | Asbury Park, NJ | Unrestricted use by donee | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $437,678 | 25 |
| 2023 | $679,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621139349100742
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3661057
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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