The FB Heron Foundation
Accepts applications
The FB Heron Foundation is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.3 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.3 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$349 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19.0 million the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30.0 million | 165 | $312 million |
| 2023 | $19.0 million | 131 | $327 million |
| 2024 | $16.3 million | 77 | $349 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The FB Heron Foundation PO Box 9438, New Haven, CT 06776 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (475) 250-1020 |
| What to submit | Please refer to the website - www.heron.org |
| Restrictions | Per guidelines |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The FB Heron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | $10.4 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $4.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $145,000 |
| New York | 13 | $87,088 |
| Alabama | 7 | $44,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Maine | 6 | $26,000 |
| Vermont | 6 | $16,200 |
| Florida | 4 | $15,500 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $15,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises Inc | Project-Based | $10.0 million |
| Communities Unlimited Inc | Project-Based | $3.8 million |
| Communities Unlimited Inc | General Support | $200,000 |
| Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises Inc | Pass-Through | $200,000 |
| Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises Inc | General Support | $200,000 |
| The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy | Project-Based | $75,000 |
| Mission Investors Exchange | Mem/Sub/Spon | $60,000 |
| The Nonprofit Information Networking Association dba The Nonprofit Quarterl | General Support | $25,000 |
| Appalachian African-American Cultural Center | General Support | $20,000 |
| Appalachian African-American Cultural Center | General Support | $20,000 |
| Schumacher Center for a New Economics | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Haitian Project Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Alabama State University Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Black Belt Community Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Central Vermont Refugee Action Network Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Diakonos Solutions Corporation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hands In Outreach Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | General Support | $10,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tuskegee University | General Support | $10,000 |
| Keweenaw Community Foundation | General Support | $5,500 |
| Anai Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Black Belt Community Foundation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Community Funds Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Divine Girls Coalition | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Arks International Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General Support | $4,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General Support | $4,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General Support | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General Support | $4,000 |
| Toe River Arts Council Inc | General Support | $4,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah of New York Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Diakonos Solutions Corporation | General Support | $2,500 |
| Farming Falmouth Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Falmouth Public Library Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | General Support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Remineralize the Earth Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Costello
- John C Weiler
- Buzz Schmidt
- Jim King
- Felecia Lucky
- DAN McKAY
- Greg Watson
- Enrique Virgil
- Kelly Donnelly
Questions people ask
Does The FB Heron Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The FB Heron Foundation give?
$16.3 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The FB Heron Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Costello (Director), John C Weiler (Treasurer), Buzz Schmidt (Chairman) and Jim King (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The FB Heron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, faith communities and international.