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The Heard Family Endowment Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 946095432

The Heard Family Endowment Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,151 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $152,151 and the largest $152,151. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $133,051 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$136,8391$3.3 million
2024$133,0511$3.6 million
2025$152,1511$4.0 million

How to apply

The Heard Family Endowment Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Heard Family Endowment Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona1$152,151

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Heard Museum
Phoenix, AZ
General$152,151

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Heard Family Endowment Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Heard Family Endowment Trust give?

$152,151 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $152,151.

Who runs The Heard Family Endowment Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does The Heard Family Endowment Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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