Nonprofit · EIN 13-1820170
THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10021
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-PF | $20,719,339 | $20,519,907 | $199,432 | $397,207,996 | $0 | $397,207,996 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-PF | $8,720,325 | $18,708,970 | -$9,988,645 | $360,930,796 | $0 | $360,930,796 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-PF | $13,079,325 | $20,843,955 | -$7,764,630 | $341,543,020 | $0 | $341,543,020 |
Financial details: 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Dividends
- $2,449,699
- Interest
- $237,087
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,583,740
- Other income
- $8,448,813
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,743,356
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $993,731
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $718,991
- Disbursements for charitable purposes
- $18,351,499
- Excise tax on investment income
- $255,970
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $360,930,796
- Total assets, end of year
- $397,207,996
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $397,207,996
- Fair market value of assets
- $397,207,996
- Qualifying distributions
- $18,400,980
- Net investment income
- $22,025,022
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD GRANT SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | CHAIRMAN & CEO/TRUSTEE | 35 | $499,202 | $55,250 |
| OURANIA VOKOLOS-ZIAS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ASST.TREASURER & COO | 35 | $339,292 | $41,269 |
| SHELBY M ABELL 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | DIR. GRANTMAKING PRO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $193,084 | $77,315 |
| NESSIA KUSHNER - VICE CHAIR 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE & DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY | 30 | $155,237 | $72,075 |
| CHRISTINA FIGUEROA 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | FACILITIES MGR & BOO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $138,978 | $56,983 |
| ASHLEY DUNN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | DIRECTOR OF GRANTS M Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,795 | $73,235 |
| GISELLE ROBLEDO 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ASSOC DIR, HECKSCHER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $91,927 | $36,101 |
| NAJIBULLAH SERAJ 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ADMIN & COMMUNICATIO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $87,550 | $57,643 |
| HILARY AZRAEL 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK E BECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FEINSTEIN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH KLINE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LAUB 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MEYERS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PERELMAN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARI RAUSNITZ 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS SMADBECK JR 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER TAUBMAN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID TILLSON 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK ZHANG 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIPPE LAUB 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| GAIL MEYERS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | VICE-CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ARTHUR SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | VICE-CHAIR & TREAS/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD GRANT SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | CHAIRMAN & CEO/TRUSTEE | 35 | $499,202 | $49,842 |
| OURANIA VOKOLOS-ZIAS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ASST.TREASURER & COO | 35 | $329,409 | $38,194 |
| SHELBY M ABELL 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | DIR. GRANTMAKING PRO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $187,460 | $70,421 |
| CHRISTINA FIGUEROA 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | FACILITIES MGR & BOO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $134,930 | $50,770 |
| ASHLEY DUNN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | GRANTS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,840 | $63,945 |
| NESSIA KUSHNER 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE & DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY | 30 | $100,476 | $63,507 |
| GISELLE ROBLEDO 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ASSOC DIR, HECKSCHER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $87,550 | $33,569 |
| NAJIBULLAH SERAJ 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ADMIN & COMMUNICATIO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $85,000 | $51,583 |
| HILARY AZRAEL 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK E BECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FEINSTEIN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH KLINE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LAUB 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MEYERS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PERELMAN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARI RAUSNITZ 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS SMADBECK JR 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER TAUBMAN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TILLSON 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ZHANG 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIPPE LAUB 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL MEYERS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | VICE-CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | VICE-CHAIR & TREAS/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD GRANT SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | CHAIRMAN & CEO/TRUSTEE | 35 | $484,663 | $50,853 |
| OURANIA VOKOLOS-ZIAS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ASST.TREASURER & COO | 35 | $319,815 | $38,718 |
| SHELBY M ABELL 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | DIR. GRANTMAKING PRO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $182,000 | $72,135 |
| CHRISTINA FIGUEROA 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | FACILITIES MGR & BOO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,000 | $53,820 |
| ASHLEY DUNN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | GRANTS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $128,000 | $50,479 |
| NESSIA KUSHNER 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE & DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY | 20 | $97,550 | $66,129 |
| GISELLE ROBLEDO 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ASSOC DIR, HECKSCHER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $85,000 | $33,337 |
| NAJIBULLAH SERAJ 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | ADMIN & COMMUNICATIO Highest-paid employee | 35 | $80,000 | $51,470 |
| HILARY AZRAEL 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK E BECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FEINSTEIN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH KLINE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LAUB 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MEYERS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PERELMAN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARI RAUSNITZ BEGAN 101223 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS SMADBECK JR 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE SLOANE 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER TAUBMAN 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TILLSON 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ZHANG BEGAN 101223 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIPPE LAUB 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL MEYERS 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | VICE-CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR SMADBECK 123 EAST 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10021 | VICE-CHAIR & TREAS/TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 123 E 70TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10021-5006
- Signed the 990-PF
- HOWARD G SLOANE, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (212) 744-0190
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-PF on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-PF on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-PF on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1820170
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Private foundation, 30% limit
- Exempt since
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-PF
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $397,207,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $47,207,323
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-PF | December 2025 | $20,719,339 | $20,519,907 | $397,207,996 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2024 | $8,720,325 | $18,708,970 | $360,930,796 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2023 | $13,079,325 | $20,843,955 | $341,543,020 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-1820170).
Questions about THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN is 13-1820170.
- Is THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
- Are donations to THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Private foundation, 30% limit).
- Which annual return does THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN file?
- Form 990-PF. Private foundations file every year.
- When is the next return of THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-PF for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $499,202 (HOWARD GRANT SLOANE, CHAIRMAN & CEO/TRUSTEE).
- How much revenue does THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,719,339, expenses of $20,519,907 and total assets of $397,207,996 at year end.
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