Private foundation · EIN 31-1347794 · Cincinnati, Ohio

The Vista Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $719K total, median $10K. 55% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$719K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
55%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$8.8M

How to apply

No more than three pages. Contact: Helen Heekin, 1991 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Oh, 5134880053 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

53 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral operating fund$55K
Key West Literaray SeminarKey West, FLGeneral operating fund$45K
CamSan Antonio, TXGeneral operating fund$30K
Praying for Change FoundationWest Hollywood, CAGeneral operating fund$30K
Afghan Scout Relief FundRanchos de Taos, NMGeneral operating fund$25K
Cam FoundationSheman Oaks, CAGeneral operating fund$25K
Camping & Education FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$25K
Manifest Creative Research GalleryCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$25K
Take Stock in ChildrenFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating fund$25K
Cincinnati CareHamilton, OHGeneral operating fund$20K
Cincinnati ZooCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$20K
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral operating fund$20K
Intl Folk MarketCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$20K
NeuvaAlbuquerque, NMGeneral operating fund$20K
Site Sante FeSante Fe, NMGeneral operating fund$20K
St Mary Star of the SeaChicago, ILGeneral operating fund$20K
St Vincent de PaulCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$20K
Art WorksCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$15K
The Bay School of San FranSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating fund$15K
CiseCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$12K
Sew ValleyCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$11K
Adopt-A-Native-ElderSalt Lake City, UTGeneral operating fund$10K
Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
FIRST Step HomeCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Friends of the Santa Fe RiverSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating fund$10K
Hillside TrustCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
LA SoupeCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Ladd FoundationLittleton, COGeneral operating fund$10K
Our Daily BreadCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Taft Musuem of ArtCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$10K
Weston Art GalleryEllensburg, WAGeneral operating fund$10K
Washington County Community FoundatEighty Four, PAGeneral operating fund$6,000
Boys & Girls Club Palm BeachDelray Beach, FLGeneral operating fund$5,000
CetCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$5,000
Cincinnati Public Radio IncCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$5,000
Earth Medicine InstituteTaos, NMGeneral operating fund$5,000
Playing for Change FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Southern ExposureSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating fund$5,000
Studios of Key WestKey West, FLGeneral operating fund$5,000
Summit County Day SchoolCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$5,000
The Canterbury SchoolNew Milford, CTGeneral operating fund$5,000
The Summit SchoolCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$5,000
YWCAColumbus, OHGeneral operating fund$5,000
Cincinnati Recreation FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$3,000
Delray Citizens for Delray PoliceDelray Beach, FLGeneral operating fund$3,000
St Vincent Ferrer Catholic ChurchCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$2,000
Arts WaveCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$1,200
Cincinnati County Day SchoolCincinnati, OHGeneral operating fund$1,000

By state: Ohio 29 · Florida 5 · New Mexico 5 · California 5 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Vista Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Helen K Heekin, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Vista Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No more than three pages. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Vista Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $719K across 53 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Vista Foundation give?

Ohio (29 grants), Florida (5 grants), New Mexico (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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