The Heckscher Foundation For Children is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heckscher Foundation For Children is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Heckscher Foundation For Children generated $9.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Heckscher Foundation For Children has awarded 418 individual grants totaling $52,874,821. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HECKSCHER SCHOLARS PROGRAMHECKSCHER SCHOLARS IS A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS HOUSED AT THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY. IT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC GUIDANCE, COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING, AND A MULTITUDE OF OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. HECKSCHER SCHOLARS GUIDES ITS STUDENTS TOWARDS THE GREATEST PATH OUT OF POVERTY, A COLLEGE EDUCATION, OPENING DOORS TO COMPETITIVE FOUR-YEAR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND A HIGHER EDUCATION THAT WILL HAVE A CATALYTIC IMPACT ON THEIR FUTURE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hilary Azrael Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Mark E Beck Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Brian Feinstein Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Leigh Kline Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel Laub Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Kathryn Meyers Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Summit Rock Advisors Lp | 12/30/23 | $938,794 |
Eagle Ridge Investment Management Llc | 12/30/23 | $279,037 |
Impact For Education Llc Dba Building Impact | 12/30/23 | $235,000 |
Skdknickerbocker Llc | 12/30/23 | $118,412 |
J Salvatore & Sons Inc | 12/30/23 | $197,768 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $149,091 |
| Dividends & Interest | $3,178,608 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $5,060,017 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $8,780,294 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $1,276,637 |
| Total Revenue | $9,664,353 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $864,823 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $651,200 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $492,095 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $447,070 |
| Depreciation | $333,061 |
| Occupancy | $96,385 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $37,035 |
| Printing and publications | $19,877 |
| Other expenses | $606,970 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $5,731,979 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,191,316 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $17,923,295 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $766,162 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,140,417 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $194,132,370 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,356,983 |
| Other assets | $504,199 |
| Total assets | $330,768,424 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Heckscher Foundation For Children has awarded $15,774,966 in support to 106 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACHIEVE MIAMI PURPOSE: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS | $150,000 |
AMERICA NEEDS YOU PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,410 |
AMERICA NEEDS YOU PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER/POST-SECONDARY COACHING | $200,000 |
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE PURPOSE: COMBATING ANTISEMITISM THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA | $200,000 |
BATTIER TAKE CHARGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COLLEGE ACCESS SUPPORT | $155,000 |
ASCEND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS PURPOSE: MATHEMATICS TRAINING AND CURRICULUM K-5 GRADE | $315,875 |