Heart Sing
Preselected recipients only
Heart Sing is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $252,550 in 109 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$252,550
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $216,150 the year before.
9% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $179,500 | 98 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $216,150 | 112 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $252,550 | 109 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Heart Sing 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 Heart Sing funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 36 | $90,250 |
| District of Columbia | 29 | $65,500 |
| Texas | 15 | $55,250 |
| Maryland | 9 | $18,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $8,500 |
| New York | 4 | $4,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $1,300 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | General use | $16,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental of Nova | General use | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General use | $12,500 |
| Austin PBS | General use | $10,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General use | $10,000 |
| Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center | General use | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Border | General use | $9,000 |
| NETWORK2WORK | General use | $8,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | General use | $7,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General use | $7,000 |
| Cammo Center for American Military Music Opporunities | General use | $6,000 |
| Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund | General use | $6,000 |
| Edututorva | General use | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General use | $5,000 |
| National Archives Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General use | $5,000 |
| Trail Conservancy | General use | $5,000 |
| Trinity Center | General use | $5,000 |
| TX State Foundation JC Kellam Scholarship | General use | $5,000 |
| UNICEF | General use | $5,000 |
| Weta | General use | $5,000 |
| Friends of the LBJ National Park | General use | $5,000 |
| Martha's Table | General use | $4,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General use | $3,000 |
| Bookspring | General use | $2,500 |
| Heifer | General use | $2,500 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | General use | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Central Va Area Command | General use | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army National Capital Area | General use | $2,500 |
| Share of McLean | General use | $2,500 |
| Arlington Thrive | General use | $2,000 |
| Concord Coalition | General use | $2,000 |
| Homestretch Inc | General use | $2,000 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| University of Va Law School Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General use | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | General use | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington | General use | $1,500 |
| Bread for the City | General use | $1,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General use | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynda Johnson Robb
- Catherine L Robb
- Lucinda D Robb
- N Garland Miller
Questions people ask
Does Heart Sing accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heart Sing give?
$252,550 in tax year 2025, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Heart Sing?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynda Johnson Robb (Officer), Catherine L Robb (Director), Lucinda D Robb (Director) and N Garland Miller (Director).
What does Heart Sing fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and health.