The Hearthland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hearthland Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $26.7 million in 91 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$26.7 million
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$624 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.3 million the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.3 million | 38 | $501 million |
| 2024 | $26.7 million | 91 | $624 million |
How to apply
The Hearthland 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hearthland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $6.0 million |
| New York | 16 | $5.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $3.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1.8 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Louisiana | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Minnesota | 3 | $900,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $750,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $725,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Health | $2.0 million |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | Arts, culture & media | $1.7 million |
| American Exchange Project Inc | Bridging divides | $1.3 million |
| Eternal Seeds Inc | Arts, culture & media | $1.0 million |
| Rewild | Environment & climate change | $1.0 million |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Civic engagement | $1.0 million |
| American Exchange Project Inc | Bridging divides | $750,000 |
| Groundtruth Project Inc | Journalism | $750,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Education | $500,000 |
| Firelight Media Inc | Arts, culture & media | $500,000 |
| Jewish Council of Public Affairs | Bridging divides | $500,000 |
| Liberation Ventures Inc | Racial justice | $500,000 |
| More Perfect Union Foundation | Narrative & storytelling | $500,000 |
| On Being Project | Arts, culture & media | $500,000 |
| Propublica Inc | Journalism | $500,000 |
| Solutions Journalism Network | Journalism | $500,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc | Civic engagement | $500,000 |
| Equis Institute | Civic engagement | $400,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civic engagement | $400,000 |
| American Journalism Project Inc | Journalism | $350,000 |
| On Being Project | Arts, culture & media | $350,000 |
| City Club of Chicago | Arts, culture & media | $300,000 |
| Tides Center | Civic engagement | $300,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute | Civic engagement | $250,000 |
| Dream Machine Innovation So Inc | Bridging divides | $250,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Racial justice | $250,000 |
| Eternal Seeds Inc | Arts, culture & media | $250,000 |
| Freedom Reads | Education | $250,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Inc | Arts, culture & media | $250,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civic engagement | $250,000 |
| Ikar | Jewish life | $250,000 |
| Ikar | Jewish life | $250,000 |
| Institute for Media Analysis Inc | Narrative & storytelling | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Arts educsation | $250,000 |
| March for Our Lives Foundation | Civic engagement | $250,000 |
| One Fair Wage Inc | Civic engagement | $250,000 |
| Reboot Inc | Narrative & storytelling | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Civic engagement | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Civic engagement | $250,000 |
| Solutions Project Inc | Environment & climate change | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate Capshaw Spielberg
- Steven Spielberg
- Kristie Macosko Krieger
- Gerald Breslauer
- Michael Rutman
- Tammy Anderson
- Meghan Christiansen
Questions people ask
Does The Hearthland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hearthland Foundation give?
$26.7 million in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs The Hearthland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kate Capshaw Spielberg (Director), Steven Spielberg (Director), Kristie Macosko Krieger (Director) and Gerald Breslauer (President, Director (Thru 12/31)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Hearthland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and youth programs.