Esther L Heit Foundation Agency
Preselected recipients only
Esther L Heit Foundation Agency is a private foundation in Helena, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,050 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,650 and the largest $14,600. 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$82,050
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,650
- Largest grant$14,600
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 8 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $82,050 | 8 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Esther L Heit Foundation Agency 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 Esther L Heit Foundation Agency funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $29,900 |
| Montana | 2 | $29,200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,650 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,650 |
| New York | 1 | $7,650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope & Healing Place | General support | $14,600 |
| Prickly Pear Land Trust | General support | $14,600 |
| Montanas Outdoor Legacy Foundation | General support | $14,600 |
| Fisher House | General support | $7,650 |
| Operation Kindness | General support | $7,650 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | General support | $7,650 |
| Colorado Cattlemans Agric Land Trust | General support | $7,650 |
| Charity Global Inc | General support | $7,650 |
Officers and trustees
- John Heit
- Carol Heit Middleton
- Mary Lou Lubbers
- Charles Middleton
- James M Heit
- Carol A Hicks
- James P Hicks
Questions people ask
Does Esther L Heit Foundation Agency accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther L Heit Foundation Agency give?
$82,050 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,650.
Who runs Esther L Heit Foundation Agency?
Its 2025 filing lists John Heit (President), Carol Heit Middleton (Vice President), Mary Lou Lubbers (Secretary) and Charles Middleton (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Esther L Heit Foundation Agency fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.