THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
13-1820170
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
NEW YORK, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
13-1820170
•
•
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $13M in grants paid to 64 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC
New York, NY
$2.3M
3%
Research Foundation of the City University of New York
New York, NY
$1.8M
3%
MERIT AMERICA
Washington, DC
$1.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
104
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$144.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 168 grantees
- 43 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN?
No. THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN give?
THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN make each year?
In 2024, THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN fund recently?
In 2024, THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC, Research Foundation of the City University of New York, and MERIT AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN?
THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.