Heaven Sent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heaven Sent Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,773 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $430 and the largest $12,788. 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$23,773
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$430
- Largest grant$12,788
- Assets$110,945
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,402 the year before.
33% 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 | $22,092 | 20 | $0 |
| 2024 | $29,402 | 17 | $42,238 |
| 2025 | $23,773 | 23 | $110,945 |
How to apply
Heaven Sent 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 Heaven Sent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $20,356 |
| Florida | 5 | $2,112 |
| Colorado | 2 | $730 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $240 |
| Michigan | 1 | $35 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel Project | Gospel project | $12,788 |
| Bible Studies | Ministry | $1,784 |
| Living Hope | Ministry | $1,544 |
| Individual | Hardship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship | $800 |
| Individual | Hardship | $500 |
| Individual | Hardship | $500 |
| Individual | Ministry | $500 |
| Individual | Hardship | $500 |
| Individual | Hardship | $500 |
| Individual | Hardship | $500 |
| Compassion International | Ministry | $430 |
| Good Neighbor | Ministry | $300 |
| Navigators | Ministry | $300 |
| Individual | Hardship | $300 |
| Individual | Hardship | $300 |
| Cahill Ministries | Ministry | $240 |
| Individual | Hardship | $112 |
| Amnion Pregnancy Center | Ministry | $100 |
| Individual | Hardship | $100 |
| Individual | Hardship | $100 |
| Individual | Hardship | $40 |
| Daily Bread Ministries | Ministry | $35 |
Officers and trustees
- Galen Watje
Questions people ask
Does Heaven Sent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heaven Sent Foundation give?
$23,773 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $430.
Who runs Heaven Sent Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Galen Watje (Director).
What does Heaven Sent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.