Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation is a private foundation in Flagstaff, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,650 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,650
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$810,944
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $88,880 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,550 | 28 | $943,023 |
| 2024 | $88,880 | 29 | $861,045 |
| 2025 | $71,650 | 27 | $810,944 |
How to apply
Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $65,750 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,750 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $850 |
| New York | 2 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | Northern arizona housing fund - creating a permanenet source of workforce housing. | $15,000 |
| Individual | General church fund | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Newman Center | Building fund | $10,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Resource Center | Assistance women in need who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy | $10,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | Shaping future priests and preparing them to serve with compassion, faith, and dedication. | $10,000 |
| Individual | Help charity | $5,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulc | Support of parishes, schools, seminary, ministries, and outreach programs. | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Childrens medical care | $1,000 |
| Sisters Charity of Leavenworth | Support for nuns | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Renewal Center | Veterans spiritual growth, healing, & service to others | $1,000 |
| High County Humane | Animal welfare/shelter | $1,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Hunger relief programs | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Arizona | Life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $500 |
| Northland Hospice Palliative Care | Hospice & bereavement services | $500 |
| Knights of Columbus | Assisting young men | $500 |
| St Mary of the Angels | Support for the parish community | $500 |
| Individual | Home visitation program and lady's rosary | $300 |
| Covenant House | Housing assistance | $250 |
| Individual | Missionary work to help those in need | $250 |
| Missionary Oblates of Mary Immacula | Worldwide ministries and missionary work | $250 |
| Individual | Assistance for elderly ranchers | $250 |
| Society of the Divine Savior Salvat | Assistance for the poor, ill, and others in need | $250 |
| Individual | Assisting benedictine monks | $250 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Villa Gu | Care of the elderly | $250 |
| The Salvation Army | Christmas meals | $250 |
| Individual | Assitance to the poor & needy | $250 |
| Priests of the Sacred Heart | Education, missionary, and houseing assistance | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick M Nackard
- Palmer M Nackard
Questions people ask
Does Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation give?
$71,650 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick M Nackard (Trustee) and Palmer M Nackard (Trustee).
What does Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.