Private foundation · EIN 95-6010314 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Heller Foundation of San Diego 026626-00-06

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $325K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$325K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$67K
Anza-Borrego FoundationBorrego Springs, CAGeneral operating$40K
YMCA of San Diego CountySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$35K
Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$20K
Friends of Sunset CliffEl Cajon, CAGeneral operating$15K
California State Parks FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$15K
YWCA San Diego CountySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego CountySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Meals on WheelsSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Emilio Nares FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Arcs Foundation Inc San Diego ChapterRancho Santa, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Olivewood Gardens Learning CenterNational City, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Outside the LensSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego Challenge CenterLA Mesa, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego CoastkeeperSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Classics 4 KidsSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Forever Balboa ParkSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Monarch School ProjectSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Changing Tides FoundationEncinitas, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego Society of Natural HistorySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Girls Scouts San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego Museum of USSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego Bird AllianceSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Diego Youth SymphonySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$2,500
United Through ReadingSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$2,500
San Diego Council on LiteracySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$2,500
The San Marcos PromiseSan Marcos, CAGeneral operating$2,500
Voices for ChildrenSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$2,500
Sandiego350San Diego, CAGeneral operating$2,000
San Diego Education FundSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$2,000
Agua Hedionda Lagoon FoundationCarlsbad, CAGeneral operating$1,500

About this foundation

Heller Foundation of San Diego 026626-00-06 is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of Calif 1st Bank, tax-exempt since 1961. 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 Heller Foundation of San Diego 026626-00-06 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 Heller Foundation of San Diego 026626-00-06 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $325K across 35 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Heller Foundation of San Diego 026626-00-06 give?

California (35 grants), per its latest filing.

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