The Heather Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-6508164 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$40K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$500
Total assets$670K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Lewiston, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute | Portland, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Ellsworth, ME | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tanzanian Childrens Fund Inc | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Backyard Sapphire | Scott, LA | General | $3,000 |
| Bar Harbor Food Pantry | Bar Harbor, ME | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood House Club | Northeast Harbor, ME | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Boots2roots | Portland, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chikumbuso Inc | North Stonington, CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Valo | Yarmouth, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Brunswick Waldorf School Association | Freeport, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Newstory Center Inc | Rutland, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Solomon House | New Iberia, LA | General purpose | $500 |
| Common Good Soup Kitchen Community | Southwest Harbor, ME | General purpose | $500 |
| Community Closet | Franklin, ME | General purpose | $500 |
| Northeast Harbor Ambulance Service Inc | Northeast Harbor, ME | General purpose | $500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $500 |
| Broc-Community Action in Southwest Vermont | Rutland, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Bridge to Rutland | Rutland, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Rutland Free Library Association Inc T-A Rutland Free Library | Rutland, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Maquam Bay of Missisquoi Inc | Swanton, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Inclusive Arts Vermont Inc | St Albans, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Upper Valley Haven Inc | White River Junction, VT | General purpose | $500 |
| Dismas of Vermont Inc | Rutland, VT | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349102503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6508164
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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