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THE HENKIND FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136165710 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$141K
expenses
$20K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Henkind Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to nonprofit organizations across health, medical research, education, and the arts. It supports initiatives ranging from neurological disease research and addiction treatment to theater and brain health programs. The foundation does not appear to run direct programs, focusing instead on philanthropic giving.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts and Cultural Support
Funds theater and cultural organizations such as Manhattan Theatre Club to promote new voices and works in the performing arts.
Education and Community Development
Supports educational initiatives, scientific research, and inter-community understanding, particularly in Israel through PEF Israel Endowment Funds.
Medical and Health Research Grants
Supports medical institutions and foundations conducting research and treatment in neurology, hemophilia, Parkinson’s disease, and inherited neuromuscular disorders.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 3 activities
    • Funding CMT4B3 Research Foundation for neuromuscular disease research
      Funds the CMT4B3 Research Foundation to support research and development of therapeutic treatments for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B3 and related neuromuscular disorders.
    • Funding Parkinson's Foundation for research and care improvement
      Funds the Parkinson's Foundation to improve care and advance research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
    • Funding Ping Pong for Good to support brain health
      Funds Ping Pong for Good to improve brain health and the lives of individuals with neurological conditions through a ping-pong-inspired program.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 3 activities
    • Funding Cedars-Sinai for community health advancement
      Funds Cedars-Sinai to advance health in the communities it serves through healing, teaching, and discovery.
    • Funding Hemophilia Association of New York for bleeding disorder support
      Funds the Hemophilia Association of New York to improve quality of life for individuals with bleeding disorders through direct assistance, education, and advocacy programs.
    • Funding health initiatives at Montefiore Medical Center
      Funds Montefiore Medical Center to advance health in the communities it serves. This grantmaking activity supports healing, teaching, and discovery efforts at the medical center.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding American Friends of Retorno for addiction treatment
      Funds American Friends of Retorno to support addiction prevention and treatment services.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding Manhattan Theatre Club for theatrical arts development
      Funds Manhattan Theatre Club to promote new voices, stage new works, and advance new perspectives on existing theatrical works.
  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
    • Funding PEF Israel Endowment Funds for education and research
      Funds PEF Israel Endowment Funds to support education, scientific research, and promote tolerance between religious and secular communities in Israel.
  • Granting Wishes to Seriously Ill Children 1 activity
    • Funding Ryan House for pediatric end-of-life family support
      Funds Ryan House to enrich quality of life and provide respite for families of children navigating life-limiting or end-of-life journeys.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding UCLA Foundation for institutional advancement
      Funds the UCLA Foundation to support philanthropy and resource management aimed at advancing UCLA’s educational and research missions.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$141K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$45K32%
Other revenue$96K
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$155K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.42M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1.42M
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • ELLIE HENKIND KATZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RETORNO Partner — Funded for addiction prevention and treatment.
  • CEDARS SINAI Partner — Funded to advance health in the communities it serves through healing, teaching, and discovery.
  • CMT4B3 RESEARCH FOUNDATION Partner — Funded to support research and development of therapeutic treatments for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B3 and related disorders.
  • HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK Partner — Funded to improve quality of life for individuals with bleeding disorders through direct assistance, education, and advocacy.
  • MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB Partner — Funded to promote new voices, stage new works, and advance new perspectives on existing theatrical works.
  • MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Funded to advance health in the communities it serves through healing, teaching, and discovery.
  • PARKINSONS FOUNDATION Partner — Funded to improve care and advance research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
  • PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS Partner — Funded to support education, scientific research, and promote tolerance between religious and secular communities.
  • PING PONG FOR GOOD Partner — Funded to improve brain health and lives of individuals with neurological conditions through a ping-pong-inspired program.
  • RYAN HOUSE Partner — Funded to enrich quality of life and provide respite for families of children navigating life-limiting or end-of-life journeys.
  • UCLA FOUNDATION Partner — Funded to promote philanthropy and manage donated resources for the advancement of UCLA.