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Also known as: C/O CAROLYN RUNOWICZ MD
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Hera Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FISHER ISLAND, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is C Runowicz. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Hera Foundation Inc. has made 84 grants totaling $651K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $107K in 2020 to $145K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $235K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, New York, Connecticut, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 15 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.
Hera Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, NY, CT.
Hera Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $651K across 84 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K.
Hera Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hera Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FISHER ISLAND, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Cherry Md | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $42K | $0 | $42K |
| Carolyn Runowicz Md | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Fischer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Gourevitch | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arthur Goldberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$651K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversitySUPPORT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Albert Ellis InstituteEDUCATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| JeffersonEDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of OtolaryngologySUPPORT OF THE HEARING AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS RESEARCH FUND | Coral Gables, FL | $80K | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center FoundationEDUCATION AND RESEARCH | Miami Beach, FL | $38K | 2023 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer WhisperRESEARCH FOR OVARIAN CANCER | West Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Simply SmilesCARE FOR UNDERPRIVLEDGED CHILDREN | Westport, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Uconn FoundationEDUCATION | Storrs, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| March Of DimesSUPPORT HEALTH CARE OF THE ELDERLY & DISABLED THROUGH MIAMI JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION. | Miami, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Conquer Cancer FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Women'S CancerCANCER RESEARCH | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cancer ResearchCANCER RESEARCH | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Fiu FoundationMEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Highland HallEDUCATION | Northridge, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| T Brown Mccullough TrustSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Um Dept Of OtolaryngologySUPPORT OF THE HEARING AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS RESEARCH FUND | Coral Gables, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Northwell Health FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | New Hyde Park, NY | $25K | 2021 |