The Heestand Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3996303
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Heestand Foundation Inc has awarded 275 grants totaling $838,312 to organizations in Illinois, Utah and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $22,500, with a median award of $2,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$838,312
Total Assets
$1,590,029
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%
2 of 24 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
72% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (89%), Northfield (7%), Naperville (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+73%
Strong 73% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Heestand Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cso Gm Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2025 |
| Newbury Library | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For The Annual Fund. | 2025 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,500 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2025 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Students, Teachers, Arts Partners, And Audiences The Opportunity To Experience Live Theatre. | 2025 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Church. | 2025 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets Find Homes & Veterinary Care. | 2025 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Arts. | 2025 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2025 |
| California Community Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Wildfire Recovery Fund. | 2025 |
| Lajolla Cat Lounge | $10,000 | Lajolla, CA, US | To Support Rescue Animals. | 2025 |
| Madonna Mission | $2,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2025 |
| Youth Guidance | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2025 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2025 |
| Contextos | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2025 |
| Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2025 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2025 |
| Lajolla Music Society | $9,000 | Lajolla, CA, US | Supporting The Arts. | 2025 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2025 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support. | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $2,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2025 |
| Artists In Public Schools | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Creating Opportunities For Artists In Chicago Public Schools. | 2025 |
| Chicago Opera Theatre | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Opera For All Program. | 2025 |
| Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge | $2,500 | St Petersburg, IL, US | Supporting Veterans | 2025 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Newbury Library | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For The Annual Fund. | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,500 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2024 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2024 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets Find Homes & Veterinary Care. | 2024 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2024 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| High Jump | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2024 |
| Madonna Mission | $2,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,081 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2024 |
| Youth Guidance | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2024 |
| Contextos | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2024 |
| Guild Of The Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2024 |
| Bowery Mission | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2024 |
| Lajolla Music Society | $3,000 | Lajolla, CA, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support. | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2024 |
| Artists In Public Schools | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Creating Opportunities For Artists In Chicago Public Schools. | 2024 |
| Chicago Opera Theatre | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Opera For All Program. | 2024 |
| Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge | $2,500 | St Petersburg, IL, US | Supporting Veterans | 2024 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Newbury Library | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For The Annual Fund. | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,500 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2024 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2024 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets Find Homes & Veterinary Care. | 2024 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2024 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| High Jump | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2024 |
| Madonna Mission | $2,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,081 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2024 |
| Youth Guidance | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2024 |
| Contextos | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2024 |
| Guild Of The Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2024 |
| Bowery Mission | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2024 |
| Lajolla Music Society | $3,000 | Lajolla, CA, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2024 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support. | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2024 |
| Artists In Public Schools | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Creating Opportunities For Artists In Chicago Public Schools. | 2024 |
| Chicago Opera Theatre | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Opera For All Program. | 2024 |
| Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge | $2,500 | St Petersburg, IL, US | Supporting Veterans | 2024 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $22,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Newbury Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,500 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2023 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2023 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets And Educating People. | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2023 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| High Jump | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2023 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of St Louis | $1,500 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2023 |
| Contextos | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2023 |
| Guild Of The Chicago History Museum | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2023 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2023 |
| Operation Welcome You Home Nfp | $1,500 | Naperville, IL, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $22,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Newbury Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,500 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2023 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2023 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets And Educating People. | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2023 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| High Jump | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2023 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of St Louis | $1,500 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2023 |
| Contextos | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2023 |
| Guild Of The Chicago History Museum | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2023 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2023 |
| Operation Welcome You Home Nfp | $1,500 | Naperville, IL, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2022 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2022 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets And Educating People. | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2022 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2022 |
| High Jump | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of St Louis | $1,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2022 |
| Contextos | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2022 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2022 |
| Operation Welcome You Home Nfp | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2022 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2022 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets And Educating People. | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2022 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| High Jump | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of St Louis | $1,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2022 |
| Contextos | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2022 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2022 |
| Operation Welcome You Home Nfp | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2022 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2022 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets And Educating People. | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2022 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| High Jump | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of St Louis | $1,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2022 |
| Contextos | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2022 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2022 |
| Operation Welcome You Home Nfp | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2021 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Church Pledge And Chicago Lights. | 2021 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping Pets And Educating People. | 2021 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2021 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| High Jump | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2021 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Il | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2021 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2021 |
| Contextos | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2021 |
| Chicago History Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2021 |
| Bowery Mission | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Nourishing Meals, Safe Shelter, And Life-changing Programs. | 2021 |
| Operation Welcome You Home Nfp | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Supporting Military Veterans. | 2021 |
| Western Reserve Academy | $10,000 | Hudson, OH, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Harris School - University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Harris School Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2020 |
| Brearley School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lights | 2020 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Pets Educate People | 2020 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2020 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2020 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Il | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2020 |
| Youth Guidance | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Care For Bbg Gardens And Collections, Education And Information Services | 2020 |
| Contextos | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Foster Critical Thinking Reflection And Healing, Deepen Impact, Expand Programming And Provide Support To Participants | 2020 |
| Chicago History Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Guild Annual Appeal | 2020 |
| Western Reserve Academy | $10,000 | Hudson, OH, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Harris School - University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Harris School Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) And Campaign Pledge | 2018 |
| Brearley School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lights | 2018 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Pets Educate People | 2018 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2018 |
| Art Institue Of Chicago - Old Mast Soc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Dept Of Medieval Ot Modern Europe Painting And Sculpture | 2018 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2018 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Il | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2018 |
| Youth Guidance | $11,150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2018 |
| Western Reserve Academy | $10,000 | Hudson, OH, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| Harris School - University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Harris School Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| Brearley School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lights | 2017 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Pets Educate People | 2017 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | For "a Home Away From Home" For Military Personnel And Their Families Undergoing Medical Treatment For An Illness, Disease, Or Injury | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2017 |
| Art Institue Of Chicago - Old Mast Soc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Dept Of Medieval Ot Modern Europe Painting And Sculpture | 2017 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2017 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2017 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Il | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education And Information | 2017 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To At Risk Youth | 2017 |
| Western Reserve Academy | $12,000 | Hudson, OH, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Sustaining Fellows | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| Harris School - University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Harris School Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For President's Fellows | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| Brearley School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lights | 2016 |
| Anti Cruelity Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Pets Educate People | 2016 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | For "a Home Away From Home" For Military Personnel And Their Families Undergoing Medical Treatment For An Illness, Disease, Or Injury | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Emergeny Medical Aid To People Affected By Armed Conflict, Epidemics, Natural And Man-made Disasters And Exclusion From Health Care | 2016 |
| Art Institue Of Chicago - Old Mast Soc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Dept Of Medieval Ot Modern Europe Painting And Sculpture | 2016 |
| Latin School Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Annual Fund (unrestricted) | 2016 |
| High Jump | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2016 |
| Madonna Mission | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | For Education And Resettlement Support For Refugees | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Heestand Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3996303 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1448 N LAKE SHORE DR UNIT 15-C Chicago, IL 60610-2077 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Heestand Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir/pres/tr | Patricia H Heestand |
|---|---|
| Dir/sec | Alexandra N Heestand |
| Director | Anne Heestand |
Forms 990-PF
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