Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Reisterstown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,750 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,200 and the largest $6,000. 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$72,750
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,200
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,050 the year before.
22% 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 | $55,000 | 29 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $66,050 | 31 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $72,750 | 37 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Heidebrecht Family Charitable 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.
What Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $2,200 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 8 | $20,800 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $15,400 |
| New York | 4 | $8,400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,700 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $3,100 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,850 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,800 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,600 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Valley Ranch | Children's camp | $6,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Education | $3,300 |
| Stevenson University | Education | $3,300 |
| American Heart Association | Research and education | $2,700 |
| Alpha Phi Omega | Service projects | $2,600 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Research | $2,600 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Leadership development | $2,600 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | Parkinson's research | $2,500 |
| American School in London Foundation | Education | $2,200 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Camps for grieving children | $2,200 |
| Communitas | Community support | $2,200 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Research | $2,200 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Food for the indigent | $2,200 |
| Melrose Education Fund | School innovation | $2,200 |
| Mspca-Angell's Methuen Animal Care | Animal care and adoption | $2,200 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Children's illnesses | $2,200 |
| UNICEF | International child welfare | $2,200 |
| Girls Inc | Children's charity | $2,200 |
| Melrose Alliance Against Violence | Community awareness | $2,200 |
| Samaritan's Purse | International relief | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | International medical missions | $1,850 |
| Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Cancer research | $1,850 |
| Umcor Global Ministries | Global assistance ministries | $1,850 |
| American Kidney Fund | Research | $1,800 |
| Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Dept | Volunteer fire dept | $1,700 |
| Mount de Sales Academy | Education | $1,500 |
| Emory Grove Association of Baltimore Inc | Religious | $1,300 |
| Action International Ministries | Religious | $1,200 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Research | $1,000 |
| Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation | Advance patient care | $1,000 |
| Boys Town | Children and family care | $1,000 |
| Alveus Sanctuary Inc | Wildlife sanctuary | $1,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Christian Agricultural Mission | International agriculture | $800 |
| Holiday Sunshine Fund | Families in need | $800 |
| United Ministries | People in crisis | $800 |
| Angel Heart of Hope | Children's illnesses | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce J Heidebrecht
- Susan A Heidebrecht
- Brian K Heidebrecht
Questions people ask
Does Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust give?
$72,750 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,200.
Who runs Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce J Heidebrecht (Trustee), Susan A Heidebrecht (Trustee) and Brian K Heidebrecht (Trustee).
What does Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.