Quiet Heart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Quiet Heart Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $431,947 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$431,947
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$84,275
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $377,145 the year before.
42% 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 | $224,128 | 27 | $33,547 |
| 2024 | $377,145 | 34 | $20,777 |
| 2025 | $431,947 | 42 | $84,275 |
How to apply
Quiet Heart 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 Quiet Heart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Oregon. It also paid $111,899 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 12 | $87,819 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $76,468 |
| Maine | 5 | $60,011 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,750 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | University tuition | $40,000 |
| Itty Bitty Kitty Committee | Every animal deserves safety | $37,104 |
| Garth Homer Society | Enable disabled people | $36,694 |
| Individual | University tuition | $26,569 |
| Individual | University tuition | $20,785 |
| Individual | University tution | $19,839 |
| Individual | University tuition | $16,921 |
| Individual | University tuition | $16,656 |
| Individual | University tuition | $12,305 |
| Center for the Future of Az | Better future for arizona | $10,000 |
| David Foster Foundation | Support children organ transplants | $10,000 |
| Efhs Band Club | Support high school band | $10,000 |
| Hui Aloha Kiholo | Protecting kiholo bay hi | $10,000 |
| Kaulana NA Pau | Healing & empowerment of the youth | $10,000 |
| Launchpad 4 Kids | Closing the opportunity gap for kids | $10,000 |
| Victoria Hospice Society | Support for end of life care | $10,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $9,973 |
| Individual | University tuition | $7,500 |
| Helping Homeless Cats of Victoria | Helping homeless cats in victoria | $7,319 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,500 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,500 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,500 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,250 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,250 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Kinder community for animals | $6,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $5,750 |
| Individual | University tuition | $5,750 |
| Individual | University tuition | $5,730 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Providing hospice care | $5,000 |
| Mokuaikaua Church | Hawaii's first christian church | $5,000 |
| Noah Center | Pet adoption | $5,000 |
| West Hi Explorations Acadamy | Public charter school | $5,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $5,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $4,167 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention | Providing food to maine | $4,000 |
| Friends of Pathways | Pathway and trail system support | $3,500 |
| JH Center for the Arts | Support for community art education | $3,500 |
| ONE22 Resource Ctr | Food, financial assistance, guidance | $3,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlene Edson
- Grant Simpson
- Sybil Francis
- Michele Barry
- Cheryl Smith
- Kelley Tetrault
Questions people ask
Does Quiet Heart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quiet Heart Foundation give?
$431,947 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Quiet Heart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlene Edson (Director), Grant Simpson (Director), Sybil Francis (Director) and Michele Barry (Officer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Quiet Heart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and animals.