Hein Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
Hein Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Cle Elum, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,201 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$128,201
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,877 the year before.
77% of its 2025 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 | $229,961 | 29 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $150,877 | 23 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $128,201 | 29 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hein Legacy Foundation Melissa Beck 3493 Airport Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 674-4414 |
| What to submit | Letter of request |
| Restrictions | None at this time |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hein Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 28 | $118,201 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kittitas County Habitat for Humanity | To provide support and help for residence for local communities | $15,000 |
| Hopesource | To provide aid for heating and transportation for needy families | $12,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Community Services | To provide general support | $12,000 |
| Cle Elum Roslyn School District | To provide support for school programs | $10,700 |
| Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust | To conserve and enhance the landscape of the mountains to sound greenway | $10,000 |
| Young Life | To expose adolescents around the world to the person of jesus christ | $10,000 |
| Kittitas County Search and Rescue | To help fund equipment purchases | $7,000 |
| Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County Foundation | To promote community service for upper kittitas county | $6,000 |
| Cle Elum Youth Football | To provide sports opportunity for local youth | $5,000 |
| Court Advocates for Children of Kittitas County | To provide legal support for the children of kittitas county | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $4,095 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $4,000 |
| Coal Community Outreach and Lifeskills Center | To provide religious opportunities to the community | $2,500 |
| Swiftwater Foundation | To provide general support | $2,500 |
| Ukc Rotary Foundation | To provide funds for educational scholarships | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $2,500 |
| Thorp School District | To provide funda for the farm to school program | $2,200 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $2,139 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,755 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,722 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,570 |
| Mountain Voices Community Choir | To promote community enhancement | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ukc Dollars for Scholars | To support scholarships for local youth | $500 |
| Upper Kittitas County Community Recreation Center Alliance | To provide general support | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Claire Nicholls
- Melissa Becker
- Jerry Hein
- Patricia Hein
- Annemarie Hill
- John Hein
Questions people ask
Does Hein Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hein Legacy Foundation give?
$128,201 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hein Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Claire Nicholls (President/Secretary), Melissa Becker (Treasurer), Jerry Hein (Director) and Patricia Hein (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hein Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.