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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 22-2528442

Jean R D Hecht & Betty Rae Hecht Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Toms River, NJ. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 102 grants and $35,600 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Michael R Hecht
2075 Lakewood Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(908) 349-1900
Form and materials
Unspecified
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $35,600

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $742,448

  • Tax year 2024

    $35,075

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $731,481

  • Tax year 2023

    $38,175

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $722,656

  • Tax year 2022

    $36,105

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $727,504

  • Tax year 2021

    $32,250

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $719,076

  • Tax year 2020

    $34,125

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $720,706

  • Tax year 2019

    $31,075

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $639,454

  • Tax year 2018

    $35,060

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $633,338

Grants paid in 2025

102 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Big Brothers Big SistersToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $1,200
  2. Ocean County YMCA Red TriangleToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $1,000
  3. St Judes Childrens ResearchMemphis, TN

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $1,000
  4. SVDP St Josephs ParishToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $1,000
  5. Ocean County CollegeToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $750
  6. Tuckerton Seaport SocietyTuckerton, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $750
  7. Jersey Shore Animal CenterBrick, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $700
  8. Berlin Airlift Historical AssociationFarmingdale, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $600
  9. Best Friends Animal SanctuaryKanab, UT

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $600
  10. Association Humane SocietiesForked River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $550
  11. Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical EducationToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $550
  12. A Need We Feed IncIsland Heights, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  13. American Cancer SocietyGreenville, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  14. Barnegat Bay Maritime MuseumToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  15. Bob Morgan Impact Fun Roxbury HSSuccasunna, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  16. Boys & Girls Club of CliftonClifton, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  17. ChopPhiladelphia, PA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  18. Dare County Arts CouncilManteo, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  19. Doctors Without BoardersHagerstown, MD

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  20. Food for ThoughtKitty Hawk, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  21. FulfillNeptune City, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  22. Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  23. GlassrootsNewark, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  24. Island Heights Cultural & Heritage AssociationIsland HGTS, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  25. Manchester Middle SchoolManchester Township, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  26. Marine Toys for TotsBoone, IA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  27. Ocean County Library FoundationToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  28. Outer Banks Hospital Develop CouncilNags Head, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  29. Paws for Purple HeartsCanyonville, OR

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  30. Perfect AngelsTurnersville, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  31. Pleasant Plains First AidToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  32. Pleasant Plains Voluteer Fire CompanyToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  33. Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FL

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  34. Silverton Fire CompanyToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  35. Silverton First Aid SquadToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  36. Small MiraclesOcean Gate, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  37. Toms River Fire CompanyToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  38. Toms River First AidToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  39. Tuesday's ChildrenManhasset, NY

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  40. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  41. Twenty-One Plus FoundationToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  42. Wounded Warriors ProjectTopeka, KS

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $500
  43. Ocean County Historical SocietyToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $450
  44. Jewish Foundation of Ocean CountyLakewood, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $400
  45. Girl Scouts of the Jersey ShoreToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $375
  46. Crazy Horse Memorial FoundationCrazy Horse, SD

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $350
  47. Sloan KetteringHagerstown, MD

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $350
  48. USOWashington, DC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $350
  49. Ocean Harbor HouseToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $325
  50. Chicamacomico Historical AssociationRodanthe, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  51. Currituck-Dare Womans FundRaleigh, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  52. Family Planning of Ocean CountyToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  53. Ocean of Love for ChildrenToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  54. Orchid FoundationWillingboro, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  55. Salvation ArmyUnion, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  56. Special OlympicsPrinceton, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $300
  57. Ambassador Christian AcademyAllenwood, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  58. American Farmland TrustWashington, DC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  59. Child Fund InternationalMerrifield, VA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  60. Elizabethan GardensManteo, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  61. Lost ColonyManteo, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  62. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  63. Swigart Automobile MuseumHuntington, PA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $250
  64. American Truck Historical SocietyKansas City, MO

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $245
  65. Aaca Museum IncHershey, PA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  66. Hosea HouseManteo, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  67. Hour of PowerGarden Grove, CA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  68. Literacy Volunteers of America Ocean CountyEdison, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  69. National Parks ConservationWashington, DC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  70. Pawlet Scholorship FundPawlet, VT

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  71. Phelps SchoolMalvern, PA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  72. Seaside Chapter of DeborahLavallette, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  73. South West Indian FoundationGallup, NM

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  74. Wright B FlyerMiamisburg, OH

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $200
  75. Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia FLS, ME

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $170
  76. Good Life 45Lake Mary, FL

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $150
  77. AARPLong Beach, CA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  78. Alzheimer Disease AssocRoseland, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  79. Coast Guard FoundationStonington, CT

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  80. Dare County Association FireNags Head, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  81. DVNFMilford, NH

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  82. Eaa Aviation FoundationOshkosh, WI

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  83. Easter SealsToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  84. Florida Air Museum Sun'n FunLakeland, FL

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  85. Garden State PhilharmonicToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  86. Gift of Warmth NJ Nat'l GasWall, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  87. Habitat for HumanityToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  88. Interfaith Hospitality NetworkToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  89. Iron Industry MuseumLanding, MI

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  90. Maritime Industry MuseumBronx, NY

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  91. Metro World ChildBrooklyn, NY

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  92. National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  93. NestKitty Hawk, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  94. Ocean County Puppy PowerToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  95. Outer Banks Community FoundationManteo, NC

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  96. Pedals for ProgressHigh Bridge, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  97. Purple Martin ConservationErie, PA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  98. Reagan Ranch Young America's FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  99. UNCFBoston, MA

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $100
  100. Jewish Voice Ministry InternationalPhoenix, AZ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $60
  101. Save the ManateeLongwood, FL

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $25
  102. Open Door PregnancyToms River, NJ

    To carry out charitable purpose of the foundation

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $1,59517% of the total
  2. Disaster relief and public safety3 grants $1,50016% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $1,45015% of the total
  4. Health2 grants $1,00011% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $1,00011% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $7007% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $2,12023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Jersey49 grants $21,100
  2. North Carolina11 grants $3,100
  3. Pennsylvania6 grants $1,750
  4. District of Columbia4 grants $1,050
  5. Tennessee1 grant $1,000
  6. California4 grants $900
  7. Maryland2 grants $850
  8. Virginia3 grants $850
  9. Florida4 grants $775
  10. New York3 grants $700

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael HechtPRESIDENT Hours 15Pay $0
  • Vicki Hecht-BoehmeVICE PRESIDENT Hours 15Pay $0
  • Fred BoehmeTREASURER Hours 15Pay $0
  • Kelli HechtSECRETARY Hours 15Pay $0

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