The Heritage Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Heritage Fund Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $187,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$187,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $192,500 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $192,500 | 20 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $187,500 | 17 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Heritage Fund Inc 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 The Heritage Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $77,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wilberforce School | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Daughters Against Alzheimers | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| K-Life | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| The Navigators | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Project | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Center for Christian Study | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Cure Alz | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Harvest USA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| African Inland Mission | Unrestricted charitable grant | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Resource Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Calvary Children's Home | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| City of Refuge | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| House of Cherith | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Must Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| X Cares | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howe D Whitman Jr
- Vincent B Merkle
- Howe D Whitman
- Paige W Merkle
- Vicki B Whitman
- Brenda Whitman
Questions people ask
Does The Heritage Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Heritage Fund Inc give?
$187,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Heritage Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Howe D Whitman Jr (President), Vincent B Merkle (Director), Howe D Whitman (Vice President) and Paige W Merkle (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Heritage Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.