Heart of A Nation
Preselected recipients only
Heart of A Nation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$5,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$40,384
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $89,097 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 3 | $40,384 |
How to apply
Heart of A Nation 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 Heart of A Nation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $4,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unapologietic The Third Narrative | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Euphrates Institute | Evacuation Fund | $1,000 |
| International Diplomacy Initiatie | General Purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan S Kessler
- Brian Jaffee
- Janessa Gans Wilder
- A'shanti Gholar
Questions people ask
Does Heart of A Nation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heart of A Nation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Heart of A Nation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan S Kessler (Founder/CEO), Brian Jaffee (Chairman), Janessa Gans Wilder (Board Member) and A'shanti Gholar (Board Member).
What does Heart of A Nation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.