The Hera Foundation
Invitation OnlyFisher Island, Florida · EIN 13-3583082 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$136K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
81% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Dept of Otolaryngology | Coral Gables, FL | Support of the hearing and communications disorders research fund | $81,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | Education and research | $31,000 |
| Albert Einstein School of Medicine | Bronx, NY | To advance education in field of cancer | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Alom | New York, NY | Medical assistance | $5,000 |
| Simply Smiles | Westport, CT | Care for underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Storrs, CT | Education | $5,000 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer | Chicago, IL | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Support of medical education, scholarships and research | $1,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Washington, DC | Cancer research | $500 |
| Jefferson Medical | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349101847
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3583082
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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