The Hera Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3583082
Foundation Overview
Based in Fisher Island, FL, The Hera Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $1,372,960 to organizations in New York, Virginia and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $81,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 11 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in Florida and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Miami (46%), Coral Gables (19%), West Palm Beach (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Hera Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Einstein School Of Medicine | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | To Advance Education In Field Of Cancer | 2024 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Alom | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Assistance | 2024 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2024 |
| Friends Of Cancer Research | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cancer Research | 2024 |
| Jefferson Medical | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2024 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $31,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2024 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivileged Children | 2024 |
| Uconn Foundation | $5,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2024 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of Otolaryngology | $81,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2024 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2023 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cancer Research | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2023 |
| Jefferson | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Support Health Care Of The Elderly & Disabled Through Miami Jewish Health System Foundation. | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $38,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2023 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2023 |
| Uconn Foundation | $2,500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2023 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of Otolaryngology | $80,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2023 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2023 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cancer Research | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2023 |
| Jefferson | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Support Health Care Of The Elderly & Disabled Through Miami Jewish Health System Foundation. | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $38,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2023 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2023 |
| Uconn Foundation | $2,500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2023 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of Otolaryngology | $80,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2023 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Fiu Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cancer Research | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Highland Hall | $2,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jefferson | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $30,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2022 |
| T Brown Mccullough Trust | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation | $2,500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of Otolaryngology | $55,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2022 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Fiu Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cancer Research | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Highland Hall | $2,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jefferson | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $30,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2022 |
| T Brown Mccullough Trust | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation | $2,500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of Otolaryngology | $55,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2022 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Fiu Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cancer Research | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2022 |
| Highland Hall | $2,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jefferson | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $30,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2022 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2022 |
| T Brown Mccullough Trust | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation | $2,500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Miami Dept Of Otolaryngology | $55,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2022 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2021 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Fisher Island Philanthropic Fund | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Fiu Foundation | $1,700 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2021 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $6,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2021 |
| Highland Hall | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Jefferson | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2021 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $25,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2021 |
| Uconn Foundation | $1,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2021 |
| Um Dept Of Otolaryngology | $25,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2021 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2021 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Fisher Island Philanthropic Fund | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Fiu Foundation | $1,700 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2021 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $6,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2021 |
| Highland Hall | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Jefferson | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2021 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | $25,000 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Simply Smiles | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Care For Underprivledged Children | 2021 |
| Uconn Foundation | $1,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2021 |
| Um Dept Of Otolaryngology | $25,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2021 |
| Albert Ellis Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Columbia University | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2020 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Fisher Island Philanthropic Fund | $750 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Fiu Foundation | $30,000 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2020 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support Health Care Of The Elderly & Disabled Through Miami Jewish Health System Foundation. | 2020 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $3,750 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2020 |
| Highland Hall | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine | $500 | New York, NY, US | Education And Research | 2020 |
| Jefferson | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2020 |
| Uconn Foundation | $500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2020 |
| Um Dept Of Otolaryngology | $50,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2020 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education, Scholarships & Research | 2018 |
| Columbia University | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2018 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2018 |
| Fisher Island Philanthropic Fund | $4,020 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Fiu Foundation | $10,500 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2018 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support Health Care Of The Elderly & Disabled Through Miami Jewish Health System Foundation. | 2018 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $3,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2018 |
| Highland Hall | $500 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Miami Music Project | $500 | Miami, FL, US | Music Education | 2018 |
| Society For Personalized Nanomedicine | $15,000 | Miami, FL, US | Research & Education | 2018 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2018 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Education And Research | 2018 |
| Sidney Kimmel Medical College | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education And Research | 2018 |
| University Of Miami | $25,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Education And Research | 2018 |
| Viernes Culturales | $2,100 | Miami, FL, US | Arts & Culture Festival In Little Havana | 2018 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education, Scholarships & Research | 2017 |
| American Association Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists Foundation | $500 | Forest Hill, MD, US | Education & Training | 2017 |
| Chemotherapy Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Columbia University | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships And Research | 2017 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Fisher Island Philanthropic Fund | $3,800 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Fiu Foundation | $35,800 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2017 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support Health Care Of The Elderly & Disabled Through Miami Jewish Health System Foundation. | 2017 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $3,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2017 |
| Highland Hall | $8,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine | $500 | New York, NY, US | Education And Research | 2017 |
| Jefferson | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Miami Music Project | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Music Education | 2017 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Society For Personalized Nanomedicine | $15,000 | Miami, FL, US | Research & Education | 2017 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | $500 | Irvine, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Uconn Foundation | $500 | Storrs, CT, US | Education | 2017 |
| Um Dept Of Otolaryngology | $25,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2017 |
| American Association Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists Foundation | $500 | Forest Hill, MD, US | Education And Training | 2016 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Fisher Island Philanthropic Fund | $1,275 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2016 |
| Fiu Foundation | $67,000 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Student Scholarships | 2016 |
| Foundation For Women's Cancer | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Hearing The Ovarian Cancer Whisper | $3,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Research For Ovarian Cancer | 2016 |
| Miami Beach Rowing Club | $1,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Miami Music Project | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Music Education | 2016 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | $250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Bay Street Theater | $2,140 | Sag Harbor, NY, US | In Support Of The Arts And Education | 2016 |
| Columbia University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships, And Research | 2016 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support Health Care Of The Elderly & Disabled Through Miami Jewish Health System Foundation | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Education And Support | 2016 |
| Present-levison Fellowship | $500 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Education And Training | 2016 |
| Sidney Kimmel Medical College | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Support Of Medical Education, Scholarships, And Research | 2016 |
| Society For Personalized Nanomedicine | $15,000 | Miami, FL, US | Research & Education | 2016 |
| University Of Miami | $25,000 | Coral Gables, FL, US | In Support Of The Hearing And Communications Disorders Research Fund | 2016 |
| Fiu Herbert Werthheim College Of Medicine | $1,875 | Miami, FL, US | Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3583082 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5043 FISHER ISLAND DR Fisher Island, FL 33109-0210 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Hera Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Arthur Goldberg |
|---|---|
| President | Carolyn Runowicz Md |
| Secretary/treasurer | Sheldon Cherry Md |
| Director | Michael Fischer |
| Director | Rebecca Gourevitch |
Forms 990-PF
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