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Also known as: C/O DR WILLIAM LECATES
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C J Heilig Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in COOPERSTOWN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Dr William Lecates. It holds total assets of $8.5M. Annual income is reported at $376K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, C J Heilig Foundation Inc. has made 85 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $566K and $1.3M annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $1.3M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $155K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
C J Heilig Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, MD.
C J Heilig Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.5M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $155K.
C J Heilig Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
C J Heilig Foundation Inc. is headquartered in COOPERSTOWN, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr William Lecates | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Roy | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Lecates | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$711K
Total Assets
$8.5M
Fair Market Value
$13.7M
Net Worth
$8.5M
Grants Paid
$621K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$996K
Distribution Amount
$621K
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst CollegeGENERAL PURPOSES | Amherst, MA | $155K | 2024 |
| All Saints Anglican ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $8K | 2024 |
| All Souls Community ChurcGENERAL PURPOSES | Suffren, NY | $75K | 2024 |
| Clinton Cudas Swim TeamGENERAL PURPOSE | New Hartford, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Pathfinder Village FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Edmeston, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| The Farmer'S MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $40K | 2024 |
| The Fenimore Art MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $40K | 2024 |
| The Fund For John Hopkins-NeurologyGENERAL PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2024 |
| Grace Cottage FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Townshend, VT | $25K | 2024 |
| Williamson County Animala CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklin, TN | $25K | 2024 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Of ScGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Susquehanna SpcaGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| The Fund For John Hopkins-UrologyGENERAL PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2024 |
| Cooperstown Foundation For ExcellenGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $16K | 2024 |
| Cooperstown Food PantryGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| The Mission HaitiGENERAL PURPOSES | Lake Placid, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Young Life Lower Hudson ValleyGENERAL PURPOSES | Suffern, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Afghan Stray Animal LeaguGENERAL PURPOSES | Fairfax, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Child Abuse Prevention AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Beaufort, SC | $3K | 2024 |
| Cooperstown Central SchooGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| All Souls Community ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Suffren, NY | $90K | 2023 |
| Fenimore Art MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Cooperstown Foundation For ExcellenceGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $36K | 2023 |
| Cornell Cooperative ExtensionGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of BassettGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Townshend, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| The Clinton Cudas Swim ClubGENERAL PURPOSES | New Hartford, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Fund For Johns Hopkins Medicine - NeurologyGENERAL PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| The Fund For Johns Hopkins Medicine - UrologyGENERAL PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Otsego County Council Of Senior CitizensGENERAL PURPOSES | Cooperstown, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Haiti MissionGENERAL PURPOSES | Lake Placid, FL | $8K | 2023 |