Heisman Trophy Trust
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-7052079 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust | New York, NY | Financial support | $2,394,750 |
| The Misty Copeland Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Financial support | $75,000 |
| Archie Bonita Griffin Foundation | Columbus, OH | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | New York, NY | Financial support | $22,000 |
| Joy US Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Financial support | $20,000 |
| National Football Foundation NYC Ch | Melville, NY | Financial support | $15,000 |
| V Foundation | Cary, NC | Financial support | $15,000 |
| The Torretta Foundation | Miami, FL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Billy Sims Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Desire Street Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Fund for Israel's Tomorrow | Hollywood, FL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| George Rogers Foundation of the Car | Columbia, SC | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Hbc Foundation Inc | Newberry, FL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Johnny Rodgers Youth Foundation | Omaha, NE | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Richard Sowinski Inner City Youth K | Cleveland, OH | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Stanford Buck Cardinal Club | Stanford, CA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | Lincoln, NE | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Black Missing Foundation | Hyattsville, MD | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Wuerffel Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Trenton Kappa Foundation | Princeton, NJ | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Csc College Sports Communicators | Greenwood, IN | Financial support | $5,000 |
| National College Football Awards As | Dallas, TX | Financial support | $750 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($66,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,783,750 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,478,750 | 36 |
| 2022 | $2,517,895 | 31 |
| 2021 | $2,485,890 | 26 |
| 2020 | $2,107,503 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7052079
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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