Grants paid in 2025
8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope & Healing PlaceAmarillo, TX | General support | $15K |
| Prickly Pear Land TrustHelena, MT | General support | $15K |
| Montanas Outdoor Legacy FoundationHelena, MT | General support | $15K |
| Fisher HouseRockville, MD | General support | $7,650 |
| Operation KindnessCarrolton, TX | General support | $7,650 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian ChurchTemple, TX | General support | $7,650 |
| Colorado Cattlemans Agric Land TrustSteamboat Springs, CO | General support | $7,650 |
| Charity Global IncNew York, NY | General support | $7,650 |
By state: Texas 3 · Montana 2 · Maryland 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Esther L Heit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Helena, Montana, administered in care of John G Heit President, 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.
Does Esther L Heit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Esther L Heit Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 8 grants, a median of $7,650.
Where does Esther L Heit Foundation give?
Texas (3 grants), Montana (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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