Marco J Heidner Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyEagan, Minnesota · EIN 94-3219943 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound | Tukwila, WA | General operating | $65,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Benaroya Research Institute | Seattle, WA | General operating | $18,000 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Tigard, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Northwest Education Access | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Youth Symphony Association | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Students | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Refugee Choir | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greentrike | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsul | Vaughn, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals With Disabilities (Tacid) | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hilltop Artists in Residence | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Boat Builders | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society F Tacoma and Pierce C | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Way of Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Urban League | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Opera Association | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Lakewood | Lakewood, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together South Sound | Lakewood, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Concert Band | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nw Furniture Bank | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Center for Dialog Resolution | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Hearing Speech Deaf Center | Seattle, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Wishing Well Foundation | Puyallup, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Goodwill of the Olympics Rainier | Taxoma, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Helping Hand House | Puyallup, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Reach Ministries | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| A Step Ahead in Pierce County | Puyallup, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Seabury School | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ahat Homecare | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Degrees of Change | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Communities for a Healthy Bay | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Job Carr Cabin Museum | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Write253 | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Your Money Matters | Auburn, WA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Ark Institute of Learning | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Puyallup Valley St Francis House | Puyallup, WA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Washington Deca | Tukwila, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| James Matthew Commission Foundation | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Bytm Building Youth Through Music | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Connection Place | University Pl, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place | Kent, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Safe Crossings Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Gig Harbor Now | Gig Harbor, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Gridiron Foundation | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Innovative Change Makers | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tacoma Sister Cities | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Rainbow Center | Tacoma, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,500 | 63 |
| 2024 | $302,500 | 41 |
| 2023 | $295,780 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101940
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3219943
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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