CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
https://WWW.CEHCF.ORG/
$69.9M
Total Assets (2023)
$3.5M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$7.1M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
146
Grants on File
$50K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FDN
Phone
4159899839
Deadlines
ORGANIZATIONS MAY SUBMIT AN LOI AT ANY TIME. ANY DEADLINE DATE MEANS THAT WE WILL CONSIDER THE REQUE
How to Apply
CLARENCE E. HELLER CHARITABLE FDN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING A GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION SHOULD BEGIN BY SUBMITTING AN LOI APPLICATION THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. THE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ORGANIZATION, THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE PROJECT, AND A PROJECTED PROJECT BUDGET.
Restrictions
CLARENCE E. HELLER CHARITABLE FDN THE FOUNDATION GIVES PRIORITY TO PROPOSALS FROM CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $63.7M | $1.9M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $68.6M | $12K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $74.9M | $76K | N/A |
| 2022 | $3.3M | $66.9M | $21K | 70 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $69.9M | $41K | 76 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 146 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$40K
Average
$48K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$292K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BRUCE A HIRSCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $323K |
| Bruce Hirsh | Executive Director | $246K |
| ANNE HELLER ANDERSON | SECRETARY-TREASURER | — |
| KENDALL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARK SALKIND | DIRECTOR | — |
| NATHAN TONE | DIRECTOR | — |
| HALEY TONE | DIRECTOR | — |
| EMILIE LYGREN | DIRECTOR | — |
| KATHERINE HELLER | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROLF LYGREN | VICE-CHAIR | — |
| JANET H HARCKMAN | CHAIR | — |
| JANET H HARCKHAM | CHAIR | — |
| Ruth Heller | DIRECTOR | — |
| Alfred Heller | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (146 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $292,000 | FOR THE CLARENCE E. HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DONOR ADVISED FUND | 2022 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $292,000 | FOR THE CLARENCE E. HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DONOR ADVISED FUND | 2023 |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 | FOR COVERAGE OF KEY ISSUES CONNECTING CLIMATE CHANGE, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS | 2023 |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 | FOR COVERAGE OF KEY ISSUES CONNECTING CLIMATE CHANGE, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS | 2022 |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 | FOR COVERAGE OF KEY ISSUES CONNECTING CLIMATE CHANGE, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS | 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | TO RECRUIT TALENTED STUDENTS TO BECOME AGROECOLOGISTS AND ORGANIC PRACTITIONERS THROUGH DEGREE PROGRAMS AT BERKELEY,... | 2023 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR PESTICIDE REFORM | CALABASAS, CA | $100,000 | TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH FROM HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICALS IN CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE | 2023 |
| HEALTHY BABIES BRIGHT FUTURES | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $100,000 | TO PROTECT INFANTS FROM EXPOSURE TO DANGEROUS CHEMICALS DURING THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE | 2022 |
| RITTER CENTER | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $100,000 | FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR PESTICIDE REFORM | BERKELEY, CA | $100,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR PESTICIDE REFORM | CALABASAS, CA | $100,000 | TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH FROM HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICALS IN CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH | BERKELEY, CA | $90,000 | TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE FOOTPRINT OF SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA | 2022 |
| CREATE CA | PASADENA, CA | $80,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT | 2022 |
| CARBON CYCLE INSTITUTE | PETALUMA, CA | $75,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER | OAKLAND, CA | $75,000 | FOR EXPANDED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR | 2022 |
| FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | LONGMONT, CO | $75,000 | FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVES THAT FOCUS ON LAND ACCESS AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS | 2023 |
| CARBON CYCLE INSTITUTE | PETALUMA, CA | $75,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LEADERSHIP COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY | FRESNO, CA | $75,000 | TO ADDRESS HEALTH RISKS FROM WATER AND AIR POLLUTION, AND INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE PRACTICES | 2022 |
| KITCHEN TABLE ADVISORS | BERKELEY, CA | $75,000 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO | CHICO, CA | $75,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND RESILIENT SYSTEMS | 2022 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO | CHICO, CA | $75,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND RESILIENT SYSTEMS | 2023 |
| MANDELA PARTNERS | OAKLAND, CA | $75,000 | FOR THE PROJECT, EXPANDING MARKETS FOR MANDELA PARTNERS BIPOC FARMERS NETWORK | 2022 |
| SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE | SAN JOSE, CA | $75,000 | FOR LA MESA VERDE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY ADVOCATES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $75,000 | FOR THE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH | BERKELEY, CA | $75,000 | TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE FOOTPRINT OF SCHOOL FOOD IN CALIFORNIA | 2023 |