The Hesed Fund
Historical FunderOlivebridge, New York · EIN 20-2028713 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOANNA L KATZ JEFFREY M ROTH |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 FREEMAN AVERY ROAD, OLIVEBRIDGE NY 12461 |
| Phone | 8455323645 |
| Form and materials | ONLY ORDINARY LETTER REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
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
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awakened Heart Project | Olivebridge, NY | General purpose fund | $50,000 |
| Beloved Builders Inc | Florence, MA | General purpose fund | $17,000 |
| Just Vision | Washington, DC | General purpose fund | $15,000 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose fund | $12,500 |
| Multitude Films | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies | New York, NY | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now | New York, NY | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Lander-Grinspoon Academy | Northampton, MA | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Aleph | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Kadima Reconstructionist Community | Seattle, WA | General purpose fund | $3,600 |
| Tikkun Olam Chavurah | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose fund | $2,000 |
| The Intercept | New York, NY | General purpose fund | $1,800 |
| Fractured Atlas | New York, NY | General purpose fund | $1,800 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | General purpose fund | $1,500 |
| Everyday Zen Foundation | Muir Beach, CA | General purpose fund | $1,200 |
| Woodstock School of Art | Woodstock, NY | General purpose fund | $500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General purpose fund | $400 |
| Kane Street Synagogue | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose fund | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General purpose fund | $200 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose fund | $200 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Regional Food Bank | Montgomery, NY | General purpose fund | $50 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General purpose fund | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,350 | 25 |
| 2023 | $79,500 | 6 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600679349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2028713
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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