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Night Heron Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $15.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $8.1M in 2011 to $15.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New York, Massachusetts, Georgia. According to available records, Night Heron Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $63K. Annual giving has grown from $598K in 2021 to $757K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $252K, with an average award of $75K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$54K
Average Grant
$66K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 9 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.
Night Heron Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, IL.
Night Heron Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $63K, with an average of $75K. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $252K.
Night Heron Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Night Heron Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Sarah Goroff | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$15.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$15.3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$63K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$54K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation IncLauterbur Frontier Research Endowment Fund in Chemistry | Stony Brook, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Gallery North IncTerence Netter Creative Center Capital Campaign fund | Setauket, NY | $252K | 2023 |
| Children And Screens-Institute Of Digital Media AnGeneral & Unrestricted | Jericho, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Oak Park And River Forest High Alumni AssociationBobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Program | Oak Park, IL | $81K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities New York Metro IncCapital Campaign fund to build a Ronald McDonald House | New Hyde Park, NY | $54K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Elmsford, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists IncCenter for Science and Democracy fund | Cambridge, MA | $150K | 2022 |
| Island Harvest LtdCapital Campaign fund | Melville, NY | $90K | 2022 |
| Pivotworks IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Randolph, MA | $54K | 2022 |
| Long Island Cares IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hauppauge, NY | $36K | 2022 |
| Student Freedom Initiative IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $100K | 2021 |
| Xavier University Of LouisianaGeneral & Unrestricted | New Orleans, LA | $50K | 2021 |
| Arts Oglethorpe IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Crawford, GA | $18K | 2021 |