The Heiser Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Heiser Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Augustine, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $452,100 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$452,100
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $705,100 the year before.
47% 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 | $479,350 | 13 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $705,100 | 13 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $452,100 | 15 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
The Heiser Foundation Inc 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 Heiser Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $422,600 |
| Georgia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $6,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gratitude America | Our funding is helping others, primarily with military ties, incluing veterans and families of the fallen. | $150,000 |
| Teens-N-Flight | Our funding is helping others, primarily with military ties, incluing veterans and families of the fallen. | $150,000 |
| Bak K-9 Training | Our funding is helping others, primarily with military ties, incluing veterans and families of the fallen. | $57,500 |
| Flagler County Dav | Our funding is helping others, primarily with military ties, incluing veterans and families of the fallen. | $30,000 |
| Flagler County Education Fund | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $10,100 |
| University of South Florida | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $8,000 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $7,000 |
| Savannah College of Arts | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $7,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $6,000 |
| Brave Aid | Our funding is helping others, primarily with military ties, incluing veterans and families of the fallen. | $5,000 |
| University of West Florida | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $5,000 |
| Thomas University | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $5,000 |
| Columbia Southern University | Our scholarships are awarded primarily to students with military ties through family and through education fields helping veterans and surivors of the fallen. | $5,000 |
| Wintergreen Adaptive Sports | Our funding is helping others, primarily with military ties, incluing veterans and families of the fallen. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Keith
- Tom Heiser
- Sandra McDermott
- Gavin Sherwood
- Rob Witt
- Shane Heiser
Questions people ask
Does The Heiser Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Heiser Foundation Inc give?
$452,100 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Heiser Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Keith (Treasurer), Tom Heiser (President), Sandra McDermott (Secretary) and Gavin Sherwood (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Heiser Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, human services and education.