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Ina And Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $771K. Total assets have grown from $38K in 2011 to $1.2M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Maine. According to available records, Ina And Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation has made 67 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $686K in 2021 to $528K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $600K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$110
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$62K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 11 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.
Ina And Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, MA, ME.
Ina And Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 67 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $600K.
Ina And Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ina And Lewis Heafitz Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Heafitz | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ina Heafitz | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $365K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Meali International IncTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| American Associates Ben-Gurion University Of The NegevTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston IncTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boothbay Sea And Science CenterTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | East Boothbay, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean SciencesTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | East Boothbay, ME | $8K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanuel Of NewtonTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Newton Centre, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bates CollegeTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Lewiston, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham IncTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Needham, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens IncTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Boothbay, ME | $100K | 2022 |
| Boston University School Of MedicineTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $24K | 2022 |
| University Of Massachusetts AmherstTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Amherst, MA | $22K | 2022 |
| New World Symphony IncTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Miami Beach, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Mit HillelTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Uss Constitution Museum IncTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Charlestown, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| New England Aquarium CorporationTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of WlrnTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Miami, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Museum Of ScienceTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| May InstituteTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Randolph, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Boothbay Region YmcaTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROGRAM | Boothbay Harbor, ME | $1K | 2022 |