Heizer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heizer Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,823 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,162 and the largest $40,000. 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$87,823
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,162
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,568 the year before.
43% 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 | $103,142 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $87,568 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $87,823 | 8 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Heizer 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 Heizer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,323 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Adv Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Adv Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Academy-Mgmt Entrepreneurship Div | Programatic support | $7,323 |
| Geneva Foundation Eof | General support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Research grant | $2,500 |
| Ragdale Foundation Eof | General support | $2,000 |
| Camp Treetops & North Cntry Day Sch | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly H Heizer
- Linda Heizer Seaman
- Edgar F Heizer III
- Molly Hunt Heizer Jr
Questions people ask
Does Heizer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heizer Foundation give?
$87,823 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,162.
Who runs Heizer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Molly H Heizer (Trustee), Linda Heizer Seaman (Trustee), Edgar F Heizer III (Trustee) and Molly Hunt Heizer Jr (Trustee).
What does Heizer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.