Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation
Accepts applications
Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation is a private foundation in Washougal, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$159,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,500 the year before.
52% 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 | $135,500 | 11 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $153,500 | 20 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $159,000 | 23 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diane Hickey PO Box 1126, Washougal, WA 98671 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 335-1945 |
| What to submit | Letter with pertinent information |
What Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $67,000 |
| Oregon | 6 | $47,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Land Trust | Grant - general purposes | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Grant - general purposes | $20,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Grant - general purposes | $20,000 |
| Columbia Play Project | Grant - general purposes | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Grant - general purposes | $10,000 |
| Open House Ministries | Grant - general purposes | $10,000 |
| Share | Grant - general purposes | $10,000 |
| Clark County Food Bank | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Growing Gardens | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Treasure House | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| La Center Arts Council | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Mobius Discovery Center | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| South Corvallis Food Bank | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Grant - washougal | $5,000 |
| Women Helping Women | Grant - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Artstra | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Camas-Washougal Historical Society | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Refuel Washougal | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Washougal Arts and Cultural Alliance | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Washougal Songcraft Festival | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
| West Columbia Gorge Humane Society | Grant - general purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesley J Hickey
- Diane Hickey
Questions people ask
Does Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation give?
$159,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesley J Hickey (Director, Pres. & Treas.) and Diane Hickey (Vice Pres. & Secretary).
What does Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and food and hunger.