Heller Foundation of San Diego
Preselected recipients only
Heller Foundation of San Diego is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $67,000. 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$325,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$67,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2025 was up from $270,000 the year before.
66% 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 | $262,000 | 32 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 20 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $325,000 | 35 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Heller Foundation of San Diego 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 Heller Foundation of San Diego funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $325,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society of San Diego | General operating | $67,000 |
| Anza-Borrego Foundation | General operating | $40,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | General operating | $35,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Sunset Cliff | General operating | $15,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| YWCA San Diego County | General operating | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Arcs Foundation Inc San Diego Chapter | General operating | $5,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens Learning Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Outside the Lens | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Challenge Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Coastkeeper | General operating | $5,000 |
| Classics 4 Kids | General operating | $5,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | General operating | $5,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | General operating | $5,000 |
| Monarch School Project | General operating | $5,000 |
| Changing Tides Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Society of Natural History | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girls Scouts San Diego | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Museum of US | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Bird Alliance | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | General operating | $2,500 |
| United Through Reading | General operating | $2,500 |
| San Diego Council on Literacy | General operating | $2,500 |
| The San Marcos Promise | General operating | $2,500 |
| Voices for Children | General operating | $2,500 |
| SANDIEGO350 | General operating | $2,000 |
| San Diego Education Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | General operating | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Heller Foundation of San Diego accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heller Foundation of San Diego give?
$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Heller Foundation of San Diego?
Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Heller Foundation of San Diego fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and youth programs.