Richard A Heald Fund
Accepts applications
Richard A Heald Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $71,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 21 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy J McGann 100 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 866-3275 |
| What to submit | Letter describing need for assistance |
| Restrictions | Charitable organizations in worcester, ma area |
What Richard A Heald Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $49,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Hall School Annual Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| First Unitarian Church | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Academy Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| West Falmouth Massachusetts Library | Unrestricted general | $4,500 |
| New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Falmouth Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Middlesex School | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Bancroft School | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Wcai Cape & Islands NPR Station | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Naples FL Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Girls Inc of Worcester | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Community Health Care of Cape Cod | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Preservation Worcester | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Yale University Art Gallery | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs Nina Heald Webber
- Bank of America N A
- Richard A Heald II
- Deborah G Allen
Questions people ask
Does Richard A Heald Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Richard A Heald Fund give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Richard A Heald Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mrs Nina Heald Webber (Co-Trustee), Bank of America N A (Agent for Trustee), Richard A Heald II (Co-Trustee) and Deborah G Allen (Co-Trustee).
What does Richard A Heald Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.