The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $421,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $262,000. 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$421,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$262,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $144,815 | 18 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $255,500 | 12 | $17.2 million |
| 2025 | $421,000 | 10 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation 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 The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $366,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Essex Museum | Unrestricted use of contribution for reciptient's educational and related purposes | $262,000 |
| Salem Hospital | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's medical and related purposes | $50,000 |
| The Landing School | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's educational and related purposes | $50,000 |
| Old North Church | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's religious and educational and related purposes | $20,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's social welfare and related purposes | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's artistic and educational and related purposes | $12,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's educational and related purposes | $5,000 |
| Sailing Foundation of New York | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's educational and related purposes | $5,000 |
| Associates of the Boston Public Library | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's educational and related purposes | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted use of contribution for recipient's medical, educational and realated purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ulf B Heide
- Elizabeth H Heide
- Frank P Conrad
Questions people ask
Does The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$421,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ulf B Heide (Trustee), Elizabeth H Heide (Trustee) and Frank P Conrad (Trustee).
What does The Ulf B Heide and Elizabeth C Heide Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.