Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation is a private foundation in Stone Mountain, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,300 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$66,300
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,350 | 12 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $66,300 | 13 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Richard & Nancy Heiss 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.
What Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $43,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $11,300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Another Way Pregnancy Center | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Cumorah Academy | General charitable | $6,300 |
| Michigan Medicine Development | Medical | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Cares | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Networks Cooperative Ministry | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan State Univ | Education | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical | $5,000 |
| Clarenceville United Methodist Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Philantropies | Religious | $5,000 |
| World Medical Relief | Medical/relief | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purses | General charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy J Heiss
- Kurt F Heiss
- Karl R Heiss
- James H Loprete
- Mary M Lyneis
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation give?
$66,300 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy J Heiss (Director), Kurt F Heiss (President/Treasurer), Karl R Heiss (Vice President) and James H Loprete (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Richard & Nancy Heiss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.