Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation
Accepts applications
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,860 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,927. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$187,860
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,927
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $141,532 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $148,645 | 18 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $141,532 | 14 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $187,860 | 18 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melanie Cianciotto Truist Bank 200 South Orange Ave Soab 10, Orlando, FL 32801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 813-2111 |
| What to submit | Letter form stating applicant's request |
| Deadlines | May 1st each year |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be exempt from tax under the internal revenue code |
What Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $97,933 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $89,927 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Vision | General operating | $20,927 |
| The Eye Institute Medical College of Wisconsin | General operating | $20,000 |
| Grace Medical Home | General operating | $15,000 |
| Christian Home and Bible School | General operating | $15,000 |
| Vision Forward Association Inc | General operating | $12,000 |
| Lighthouse Central Florida | General operating | $12,000 |
| Christian Care Center | General operating | $11,933 |
| Forward Paths Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | General operating | $10,000 |
| Marquette University College of Nursing | General operating | $10,000 |
| Arc Sunrise of Central Florida | General operating | $7,500 |
| Wellpoint Care Network | General | $7,500 |
| 1000 Generations Inc Safe Families | General operating | $7,000 |
| Occupaws Guide Dog Association | General operating | $6,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General operating | $6,500 |
| Audio and Braile Literacy | General operating | $6,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Southeast | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
- Valerie Swenson
Questions people ask
Does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st each year.
How much does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation give?
$187,860 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Co-Trustee) and Valerie Swenson (Co-Trustee).
What does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.