Vista Foundation
Accepts applications
Vista Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $719,200 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$719,200
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $900,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $900,000 | 67 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $719,200 | 53 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen Heekin 1991 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 488-0053 |
| What to submit | No more than three pages. |
What Vista Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 29 | $310,200 |
| Florida | 5 | $83,000 |
| California | 5 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating fund | $55,000 |
| Key West Literaray Seminar | General operating fund | $45,000 |
| Cam | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Praying for Change Foundation | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Afghan Scout Relief Fund | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Cam Foundation | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Camping & Education Foundation | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Care | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Intl Folk Market | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Neuva | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Site Sante Fe | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Art Works | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| The Bay School of San Fran | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Cise | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Sew Valley | General operating fund | $11,000 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Beechwood Home | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| First Step Home | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Santa Fe River | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Hillside Trust | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| La Soupe | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Ladd Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Taft Musuem of Art | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Weston Art Gallery | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Washington County Community Foundat | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Palm Beach | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cet | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Inc | General operating fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen K Heekin
- Charles L Heekin II
- R McShane Heekin
- Peter Heekin
- Micaela Heekin
Questions people ask
Does Vista Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Vista Foundation give?
$719,200 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Vista Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Helen K Heekin (Pres. & Trus), Charles L Heekin II (VP & Trustee), R McShane Heekin (Sec. & Trust) and Peter Heekin (VP & Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Vista Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.