Heisman Trophy Trust
Preselected recipients only
Heisman Trophy Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.5 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.5 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$62.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
58% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.1 million | 42 | $49.2 million |
| 2021 | $2.5 million | 26 | $45.0 million |
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 31 | $50.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 36 | $62.7 million |
How to apply
Heisman Trophy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Heisman Trophy Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $2.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $118,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust | Financial support | $1.9 million |
| Kaleidoscope | Financial support | $118,000 |
| The Defensive Line | Financial support | $75,000 |
| V Foundation | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | Financial support | $22,000 |
| The Wuerffel Foundation | Financial support | $20,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship- | Financial support | $15,000 |
| National Football Foundation NYC CH | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Leukemia Society | Financial support | $10,500 |
| The Eileen Fund Corp | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Fund for Israel's Tomorrow | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Tamara Edward George Legacy Fun | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Robert Griffin III Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Brothers in Arms | Financial support | $10,000 |
| St Raymond School | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Dynamite Youth Center Foundation in | Financial support | $10,000 |
| NC School of Science and Math Found | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Always Dream Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Visitation Saint Vincent de Paul So | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Trenton Kappa Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Johnny Rodgers Youth Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Torretta Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for A | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Texas Christian University TCU | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Richard Sowinski Inner City Youth K | Financial support | $10,000 |
| HBC Foundation Inc | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Billy Sims Foundation Inc | Financial support | $10,000 |
| George Rogers Foundation of the Car | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Dr John E Upledger Foundation Inc | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Charlie and Tonja Ward Family Found | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Archie Bonita Griffin Foundation | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | Financial support | $8,250 |
| Walter Camp Football Foundation Inv | Financial support | $5,000 |
| CSC College Sports Communicators | Financial support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Whalen
- Michael J Comerford Esq
- Anne F Donahue
- Brian D Obergfell
- Carol A Pisano
- Daniel W Reed
- James E Corcoran
- Marva A Smalls
- N Richard Kalikow
- Sanford Wurmfeld
- William J Dockery
- Vasili Krishnamurti
Questions people ask
Does Heisman Trophy Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heisman Trophy Trust give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2023, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Heisman Trophy Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Robert Whalen (Executive Director), Michael J Comerford Esq (President), Anne F Donahue (Trustee) and Brian D Obergfell (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Heisman Trophy Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.