Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
78% 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 | $105,100 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 9 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler 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 Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lemonade Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Naturaland Trust | General operating | $15,000 |
| Rise Up Community Farm | General operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Carolina Beach Parks and Gree | General operating | $15,000 |
| Womens Money Matters Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Dog Rescue | General operating | $5,000 |
| New Hanover Humane Society Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pawmetto Lifeline Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth W Allison
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth W Allison (Trust Advisor) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.