The Heller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Heller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$88,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $122,988 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $122,988 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 15 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Heller Family 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 The Heller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $18,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 6 | $13,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | General use | $25,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art | General use | $15,000 |
| Cumberland University | General use | $10,000 |
| The Roland Park Community Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York - Power of Two | General use | $5,000 |
| Franklin's Charge | General use | $5,000 |
| Rise Education Fund | General use | $5,000 |
| The Partners Program at College Prep | General use | $3,500 |
| Equal Chance for Education | General use | $2,500 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| Montclair Presbyterian Church | General use | $1,000 |
| African American Heritage Society | General use | $1,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | General use | $1,000 |
| Asian Health Services | General use | $1,000 |
| East Bay Asian Youth Center | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roderick Heller III
- Elizabeth Anne Heller
- Carolynn Ayres Heller
- Roderick Heller IV
Questions people ask
Does The Heller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Heller Family Foundation give?
$88,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Heller Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roderick Heller III (Secretary), Elizabeth Anne Heller (Chairman of the Board), Carolynn Ayres Heller (President) and Roderick Heller IV (Treasurer).
What does The Heller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.