Heller Foundation of San Diego
Invitation OnlyEagan, Minnesota · EIN 95-6010314 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$325K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $67,000 |
| Anza-Borrego Foundation | Borrego Springs, CA | General operating | $40,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of Sunset Cliff | El Cajon, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| YWCA San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Arcs Foundation Inc San Diego Chapter | Rancho Santa, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens Learning Center | National City, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Outside the Lens | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Challenge Center | LA Mesa, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Coastkeeper | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Classics 4 Kids | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Changing Tides Foundation | Encinitas, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Society of Natural History | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girls Scouts San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Museum of US | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Bird Alliance | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Youth Symphony | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| San Diego Council on Literacy | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| The San Marcos Promise | San Marcos, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Sandiego350 | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| San Diego Education Fund | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | General operating | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $262,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349102209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6010314
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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