Funding search · EIN 363996303 · Chicago, IL

The Heestand Foundation

Name: The Heestand Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

90
grants reported: $281,581
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $2,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra4 grants · $50,000
Lyric Opera of Chicago4 grants · $24,500
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre4 grants · $17,000
Youth Guidance4 grants · $15,000
Art Institute of Chicago4 grants · $14,000
Lajolla Music Society2 grants · $12,000
Fourth Presbyterian Church4 grants · $11,000
Lajolla Cat Lounge1 grant · $10,000
Brooklyn Botanic Garden4 grants · $8,500
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago4 grants · $8,000

Giving over time

$64,000

2022

$59,500

2023

$74,081

2024

$84,000

2025

Grant history

All 90 reported grants, largest first.

$22,500
Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2023
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$12,500
Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2022
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$11,000
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2022
For annual fund (unrestricted) and campaign pledge
$10,000
Lajolla Cat Lounge · Lajolla, CA · 2025
To support rescue animals.
$10,000
Youth Guidance · Chicago, IL · 2022
To provide assistance to at risk youth
$9,000
Lajolla Music Society · Lajolla, CA · 2025
Supporting the arts.
$8,500
Lyric Opera of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2025
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$7,500
Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2025
For cso gm annual fund (unrestricted)
$7,500
Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago, IL · 2024
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$7,500
Lyric Opera of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$5,081
Planned Parenthood · St Louis, MO · 2024
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$5,000
Lyric Opera of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$3,500
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2025
General Operating Support.
$3,500
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
General Operating Support.
$3,500
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
For sustaining fellows
$3,500
Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
For sustaining fellows
$3,500
Lyric Opera of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$3,000
Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
Care for bbg gardens and collections, education and information services
$3,000
Fourth Presbyterian Church · Chicago, IL · 2025
To support the church.
$3,000
Fourth Presbyterian Church · Chicago, IL · 2024
Church pledge and Chicago lights.
$3,000
Lajolla Music Society · Lajolla, CA · 2024
Supporting military veterans.
$3,000
Latin School of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$2,500
Anti Cruelity Society · Chicago, IL · 2025
Helping pets find homes & veterinary care.
$2,500
Artists in Public Schools · Chicago, IL · 2025
Creating opportunities for artists in Chicago public schools.
$2,500
Best Friends Animal Society · Kanab, UT · 2025
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$2,500
California Community Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
For the wildfire recovery fund.
$2,500
Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL · 2025
Guild annual appeal
$2,500
Chicago Opera Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2025
To support the opera for all program.
$2,500
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2025
To support students, teachers, arts partners, and audiences the opportunity to experience live theatre.
$2,500
Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge · St Petersburg, IL · 2025
Supporting veterans
$2,500
Contextos · Chicago, IL · 2025
Foster critical thinking reflection and healing, deepen impact, expand programming and provide support to participants
$2,500
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2025
For emergeny medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from health care
$2,500
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2025
To support the arts.
$2,500
Madonna Mission · Northfield, IL · 2025
For education and resettlement support for refugees
$2,500
Newbury Library · Chicago, IL · 2025
For the annual fund.
$2,500
Planned Parenthood · St Louis, MO · 2025
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$2,500
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio · Cleveland, OH · 2025
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$2,500
Anti Cruelity Society · Chicago, IL · 2024
Helping pets find homes & veterinary care.
$2,500
Artists in Public Schools · Chicago, IL · 2024
Creating opportunities for artists in Chicago public schools.
$2,500
Best Friends Animal Society · Kanab, UT · 2024
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$2,500
Bowery Mission · New York, NY · 2024
To provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs.
$2,500
Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
Care for bbg gardens and collections, education and information services
$2,500
Chicago Opera Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support the opera for all program.
$2,500
Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge · St Petersburg, IL · 2024
Supporting veterans
$2,500
Contextos · Chicago, IL · 2024
Foster critical thinking reflection and healing, deepen impact, expand programming and provide support to participants
$2,500
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2024
For emergeny medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from health care
$2,500
Guild of the Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL · 2024
Guild annual appeal
$2,500
High Jump · Chicago, IL · 2024
Academic enrichment
$2,500
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$2,500
Latin School of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$2,500
Madonna Mission · Northfield, IL · 2024
For education and resettlement support for refugees
$2,500
Newbury Library · Chicago, IL · 2024
For the annual fund.
$2,500
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2024
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$2,500
Youth Guidance · Chicago, IL · 2024
To provide assistance to at risk youth
$2,500
Fourth Presbyterian Church · Chicago, IL · 2023
Church pledge and Chicago lights.
$2,500
Fourth Presbyterian Church · Chicago, IL · 2022
Church pledge and Chicago lights.
$2,000
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2024
For annual fund (unrestricted) and campaign pledge
$2,000
Newbury Library · Chicago, IL · 2023
For president's fellows
$2,000
Newberry Library · Chicago, IL · 2022
For president's fellows
$1,500
Anti Cruelity Society · Chicago, IL · 2023
Helping pets and educating people.
$1,500
Best Friends Animal Society · Kanab, UT · 2023
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$1,500
Bowery Mission · New York, NY · 2023
To provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs.
$1,500
Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Care for bbg gardens and collections, education and information services
$1,500
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre · Chicago, IL · 2023
For annual fund (unrestricted) and campaign pledge
$1,500
Contextos · Chicago, IL · 2023
Foster critical thinking reflection and healing, deepen impact, expand programming and provide support to participants
$1,500
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2023
For emergeny medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from health care
$1,500
Guild of the Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL · 2023
Guild annual appeal
$1,500
High Jump · Chicago, IL · 2023
Academic enrichment
$1,500
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$1,500
Latin School of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$1,500
Madonna Mission · Northfield, IL · 2023
For education and resettlement support for refugees
$1,500
Operation Welcome You Home Nfp · Naperville, IL · 2023
Supporting military veterans.
$1,500
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2023
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$1,500
Planned Parenthood of St Louis · St Louis, MO · 2023
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$1,500
Youth Guidance · Chicago, IL · 2023
To provide assistance to at risk youth
$1,500
Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Care for bbg gardens and collections, education and information services
$1,500
Contextos · Chicago, IL · 2022
Foster critical thinking reflection and healing, deepen impact, expand programming and provide support to participants
$1,500
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2022
For emergeny medical aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from health care
$1,500
High Jump · Chicago, IL · 2022
Academic enrichment
$1,500
Joffrey Ballet of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$1,500
Madonna Mission · Northfield, IL · 2022
For education and resettlement support for refugees
$1,000
Bowery Mission · New York, NY · 2025
To provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs.
$1,000
Youth Guidance · Chicago, IL · 2025
To provide assistance to at risk youth
$1,000
Anti Cruelity Society · Chicago, IL · 2022
Helping pets and educating people.
$1,000
Best Friends Animal Society · Kanab, UT · 2022
For annual fund (unrestricted)
$1,000
Bowery Mission · New York, NY · 2022
To provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs.
$1,000
Chicago History Museum · Chicago, IL · 2022
Guild annual appeal
$1,000
Operation Welcome You Home Nfp · Naperville, IL · 2022
Supporting military veterans.
$1,000
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2022
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information
$1,000
Planned Parenthood of St Louis · St Louis, MO · 2022
To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education and information

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