Heavens Helping Hand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heavens Helping Hand Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyvale, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,923 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$62,923
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,238 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,123 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $130,238 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $62,923 | 20 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Heavens Helping Hand 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 Heavens Helping Hand Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,923 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Advocates | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| City Team Ministries | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| Homefirst | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| Lifemoves | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| Bill Wilson Center | Direct for exempt | $5,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | Direct for exempt | $4,923 |
| Raft | Direct for exempt | $4,000 |
| Next Door Solutions to Demostic Violence | Direct for exempt | $3,000 |
| Project Wehope | Direct for exempt | $3,000 |
| The Trash Punx | Direct for exempt | $3,000 |
| Helping Hands Silicon Valley | Direct for exempt | $2,000 |
| Aaci | Direct for exempt | $2,000 |
| Family Giving Tree | Direct for exempt | $1,000 |
| Foster the City | Direct for exempt | $1,000 |
| Help One Child | Direct for exempt | $1,000 |
| The Bail Project | Direct for exempt | $1,000 |
| The Bible Project | Direct for exempt | $1,000 |
| The Principia | Direct for exempt | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary A W Eschen
- Scott Eschenroeder
- Donna Winslow
Questions people ask
Does Heavens Helping Hand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heavens Helping Hand Foundation give?
$62,923 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Heavens Helping Hand Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary A W Eschen (President), Scott Eschenroeder (Director) and Donna Winslow (Sec/Cfo).
What does Heavens Helping Hand Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.