Heidner Marco J Char Trust
Preselected recipients only
Heidner Marco J Char Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $321,500 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$321,500
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $302,500 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $295,780 | 52 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $302,500 | 41 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $321,500 | 63 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Heidner Marco J Char 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 Heidner Marco J Char Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 60 | $306,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | General operating | $65,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Benaroya Research Institute | General operating | $18,000 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children | General operating | $10,000 |
| Medical Teams International | General operating | $10,000 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacoma | General operating | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington | General operating | $5,000 |
| Northwest Education Access | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Youth Symphony Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Students | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Refugee Choir | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greentrike | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsul | General operating | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hilltop Artists in Residence | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Boat Builders | General operating | $5,000 |
| Treehouse | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Rescue Mission | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society F Tacoma and Pierce C | General operating | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Way of Pierce County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Urban League | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | General operating | $5,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Opera Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Lakewood | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together South Sound | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Concert Band | General operating | $5,000 |
| NW Furniture Bank | General operating | $4,000 |
| Center for Dialog Resolution | General operating | $4,000 |
| Olive Crest | General operating | $4,000 |
| Hearing Speech Deaf Center | General operating | $3,000 |
| Wishing Well Foundation | General operating | $3,000 |
| Goodwill of the Olympics Rainier | General operating | $3,000 |
| Helping Hand House | General operating | $3,000 |
| Reach Ministries | General operating | $3,000 |
| A Step Ahead in Pierce County | General operating | $3,000 |
| Seabury School | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ahat Homecare | General operating | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Heidner Marco J Char Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heidner Marco J Char Trust give?
$321,500 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Heidner Marco J Char Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Heidner Marco J Char Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.