The Hermine and David Heller Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3936476 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$2.3M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$37.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $735,000 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | New York, NY | High line annual events and general operating support | $250,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Third Way Institute | Washington, DC | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Morrys Camp Inc | Port Chester, NY | 2023 benefit and general operating support | $205,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Hartford, CT | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $100,000 |
| East Hampton Village | East Hampton, NY | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $65,000 |
| East End Temple | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Grace Church School | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | New York, NY | Gala support | $50,000 |
| Day One New York Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Govern for America Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project | New York City, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Skyliners Synchronizer Skating Team | Pelham, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent's Services Inc Dba Heartshare | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,265,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $2,732,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620339349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3936476
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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