The Heckscher Foundation for Children

The Heckscher Foundation for Children is a private philanthropic foundation situated in New York City. With a dedicated team of 26 employees, the foundation operates with an annual revenue of $7.5 million. Their mission centers on empowering underserved youth by identifying and addressing critical obstacles that hinder their progress. The Heckscher Foundation employs a unique "inflection point" funding approach within a venture philanthropy framework. This involves pinpointing specific junctures in a young person's life where strategic interventions can have a profound and lasting impact. The foundation actively seeks innovative programs, collaborative partnerships, and impactful solutions that address these identified inflection points, aiming to create positive and enduring change in the lives of young people. For further information or to learn more about their initiatives, please visit their website at heckscherfoundation.org.