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Heineman-Russell Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEW CANAAN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Benjamin W Heineman. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $7.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Heineman-Russell Family Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $63K. Annual giving has grown from $584K in 2020 to $740K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $300K, with an average award of $83K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, District of Columbia, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$83K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 7 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.
Heineman-Russell Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, DC.
Heineman-Russell Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 16 grants. The median grant size is $63K, with an average of $83K. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $300K.
Heineman-Russell Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Heineman-Russell Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW CANAAN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristine Russel Heineman | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin W Heineman | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$7.2M
Fair Market Value
$7.9M
Net Worth
$7.2M
Grants Paid
$973K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$454K
Total: $6.1M
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$83K
Median Grant
$63K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale UniversityYale Law School Leadership Initiative | New Haven, CT | $250K | 2022 |
| Martha'S Vineyard Community FoundationSupport of Chillmark Pond | West Tisbury, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Partners For JusticeGeneral Support | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Center For Strategic And International StudiesGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGeneral Support | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Reporter'S Committee For Freedom Of The PressGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Smart Love Family ServicesGeneral Support | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Brandeis UniversityGeneral Support | Waltham, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of ChicagoGeneral Use | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2020 |
| Central European UniversityGeneral Use | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Smart Love Pre-SchoolGeneral Use | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2020 |
| Kehilat RomemuGeneral Use | New York, NY | $9K | 2020 |