Hecktman Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 87-0715390

Foundation Overview

Based in Northbrook, IL, Hecktman Family Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $7,263,121 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $429,895, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,263,121
Total Assets
$2,001,974
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%

8 of 20 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

56% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (63%), Highland Park (14%), Skokie (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+451%

Strong 451% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hecktman Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
The University Of Chicago $161,566 Chicago, IL, US Music Therapy 2023
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2023
Ann&robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $95,000 Chicago, IL, US Cardiac Fetal Intervention Fund 2023
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $200,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $6,000 Skokie, IL, US Humanitarian Awards Dinnergeneral Support 2023
Impact Israel (Fka Friends Of Yemine Order) $25,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2023
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $30,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Anti-defamation League $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Friends Of Jewish La Paz $70,050 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Neurology Research Neurosurgery Programs 2023
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $50,000 Agawam, MA, US General Support 2023
Jewish Community Centers Of Chicago $429,895 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2023
Chiarts $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Supportconservatory Arts Programs 2023
Redwood Schools $18,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Restore Justice $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Loyola University Medical Center $6,000 Maywood, IL, US Burn Center Supportgeneral Support 2023
The Chicago Lighthouse $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
The Sumba Foundation $1,800 San Clemente, CA, US General Support 2023
City Of Chicago $30,505 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
The University Of Chicago $157,007 Chicago, IL, US Music Therapy 2022
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Friends Of The Idf $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2022
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $6,000 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2022
Impact Israel (Fka Friends Of Yemine Order) $25,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2022
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2022
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Jewish La Paz $47,350 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Neurology Research Neurosurgery Programs 2022
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $50,000 Agawam, MA, US General Support 2022
Highland Park Community Foundation $10,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
Jewish Community Centers Of Chicago $333,333 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2022
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
United Help Ukraine Inc $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Ukrainegeneral Support 2022
Tikva Corp $25,000 West Caldwell, NJ, US Ukrainegeneral Support 2022
Chicago Fire Department Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Jac Education Foundation $3,600 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum $21,460 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The University Of Chicago $157,007 Chicago, IL, US Music Therapy 2022
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Friends Of The Idf $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2022
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $6,000 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2022
Impact Israel (Fka Friends Of Yemine Order) $25,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2022
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2022
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Jewish La Paz $47,350 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Neurology Research Neurosurgery Programs 2022
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $50,000 Agawam, MA, US General Support 2022
Highland Park Community Foundation $10,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
Jewish Community Centers Of Chicago $333,333 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2022
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
United Help Ukraine Inc $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Ukrainegeneral Support 2022
Tikva Corp $25,000 West Caldwell, NJ, US Ukrainegeneral Support 2022
Chicago Fire Department Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Jac Education Foundation $3,600 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum $21,460 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The University Of Chicago $157,007 Chicago, IL, US Music Therapy 2022
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Friends Of The Idf $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2022
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $6,000 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2022
Impact Israel (Fka Friends Of Yemine Order) $25,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2022
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2022
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Jewish La Paz $47,350 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Neurology Research Neurosurgery Programs 2022
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $50,000 Agawam, MA, US General Support 2022
Highland Park Community Foundation $10,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
Jewish Community Centers Of Chicago $333,333 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2022
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
United Help Ukraine Inc $25,000 Fairfax, VA, US Ukrainegeneral Support 2022
Tikva Corp $25,000 West Caldwell, NJ, US Ukrainegeneral Support 2022
Chicago Fire Department Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Jac Education Foundation $3,600 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum $21,460 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
The University Of Chicago $81,675 Chicago, IL, US Music Therapy 2021
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2021
Friends Of The Idf $0 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2021
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $6,000 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2021
Impact Israel (fka Friends Of Yemine Order) $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2021
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2021
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Chabad Of Miami $0 Miami, FL, US Tzvi's Health Fundgeneral Support 2021
The Art Center Of Highland Park $0 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2021
All Stars Project $0 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Chabad Of Howard Beach $0 Howard Beach, NY, US General Support 2021
Kashet $0 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2021
Overtown Youth Center $0 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Sulam Inc $0 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2021
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El $0 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2021
The Chassidic Revolution Inc $0 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
St Baldrick's Foundation $0 Monrovia, CA, US General Support 2021
Cradles To Crayons Inc $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Invest For Kids Inc $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $0 Bathesda, MD, US General Support 2021
Anti-defamation League $0 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Friends Of Jewish La Paz $46,200 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Neurology Research Neurosurgery Programs 2021
The Harold E Eisenberg Foundation $0 Northfield, IL, US General Support 2021
Am Shalom $1,000 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2021
Cje Senior Life $3,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Harold Grinspoon Foundation $50,000 Agawam, MA, US General Support 2021
Highland Park Community Foundation $2,500 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2021
Northwestern University Medicine $5,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2021
The University Of Chicago $158,224 Chicago, IL, US Music Therapy 2020
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2020
Friends Of The Idf $0 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2020
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $105,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $6,000 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2020
Impact Israel (fka Friends Of Yemine Order) $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2020
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2020
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Chabad Of Miami $10,000 Miami, FL, US Tzvi's Health Fundgeneral Support 2020
The Art Center Of Highland Park $0 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2020
All Stars Project $0 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Chabad Of Howard Beach $0 Howard Beach, NY, US General Support 2020
Kashet $0 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2020
Overtown Youth Center $0 Miami, FL, US General Support 2020
Sulam Inc $0 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2020
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El $2,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2020
The Chassidic Revolution Inc $0 Miami, FL, US General Support 2020
St Baldrick's Foundation $0 Monrovia, CA, US General Support 2020
Cradles To Crayons Inc $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Invest For Kids Inc $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $0 Bathesda, MD, US General Support 2020
Anti-defamation League $0 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Friends Of Jewish La Paz $46,200 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Neurology Research Neurosurgery Programs 2020
The Harold E Eisenberg Foundation $1,050 Northfield, IL, US General Support 2020
Am Shalom $1,800 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2020
The University Of Chicago $74,253 Chicago, IL, US Forefront Fundcomer Development Board Fundchild Life Special Projects 2018
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2018
Friends Of The Idf $0 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2018
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $108,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $25,000 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2018
Friends Of Yemine Order $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2018
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2018
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2018
Youth Guidance $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Chabad Of Miami $35,764 Miami, FL, US General Support 2018
The Art Center Of Highland Park $5,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2018
All Stars Project $0 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Chabad Of Howard Beach $0 Howard Beach, NY, US General Support 2018
Kashet $0 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2018
Overtown Youth Center $0 Miami, FL, US General Support 2018
Sulam Inc $5,000 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2018
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El $25,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2018
The Chassidic Revolution Inc $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2018
St Baldrick's Foundation $1,000 Monrovia, CA, US General Support 2018
Cradles To Crayons Inc $103,258 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Invest For Kids Inc $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
The University Of Chicago $77,316 Chicago, IL, US Comer Development Board Fundforefront Fundchild Life Special Projects 2017
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2017
Friends Of The Idf $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2017
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2017
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $14,250 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2017
Friends Of Yemine Order $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2017
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2017
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2017
Youth Guidance $46,960 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2017
Chabad Of Miami $123,500 Miami, FL, US General Support 2017
The Art Center Of Highland Park $2,500 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2017
All Stars Project $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2017
Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2017
Chabad Of Howard Beach $500 Howard Beach, NY, US General Support 2017
Kashet $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US General Support 2017
Overtown Youth Center $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2017
Lamplighters Shlichus Academy $74,300 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2017
American Red Cross (goods-tuna Mark Glassman Inc) $54,438 Washington, DC, US Tunahurricane Irmageneral Support 2017
American Red Cross (goods-insect Repellent The Bazar Inc) $42,642 Washington, DC, US Insect Repellenthurricane Irmageneral Support 2017
Project Medishare For Haiti Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2017
Jewish Federation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Defiant Requiem Project 2017
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The University Of Chicago $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Stem Cellpediatricbiology Program 2016
Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation $7,500 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2016
Friends Of The Idf $9,530 Chicago, IL, US Impact Program 2016
Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2016
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El $2,500 Highland Park, IL, US Conservative/masorti Movementgeneral Support 2016
Il Holocaust Museum&education Center $4,500 Skokie, IL, US General Support 2016
St Baldrick's Foundation $1,000 Monrovia, CA, US General Support 2016
Friends Of Yemine Order $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2016
Pan-massachusetts Challenge $500 Needham Heights, MA, US General Support 2016
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $8,735 Washington, DC, US General Support 2016
The Harold E Eisenberg Foundation $0 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2016
Chicago Police Foundation $0 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2016
Erika's Lighthouse $0 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2016
Ravinia Festival $1,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2016
World Of Children Inc $10,000 Dublin, CA, US General Support 2016
The Art Institute Of Chicago $8,060 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2016
Youth Guidance $48,900 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2016
Anti-defamation League $1,500 New York, NY, US General Support2016 Freedom Award Dineer 2016
American Jewish Joint Distrcommittee $1,000 New York, NY, US Hotam The Teach First Israel Programgeneral Support 2016
The Lake County Haven $500 Libertyville, IL, US General Support 2016
Chabad Of Miami $30,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2016
I Dream 4 All Foundation $1,500 Calumet City, IL, US General Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hecktman Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 87-0715390
Website N/A
Address 150 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE Chicago, IL 60606-4103

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hecktman Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Executive Board Chairman& Director Jeffrey Hecktman
President & Director Penny Hecktman
Vice President, Secretary & Director Hillary Behar
Assistant Treasurer & Director Alex Behar
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director Valerie Hecktman

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.