Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn
The Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Established in 1993, it supports nonprofit organizations located in or serving Saint Paul and the East Twin Cities metro region, with stated interests in music, arts, and healthcare.
Key facts about Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn
In short: Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn gave $325K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 41-1761632
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- Average grant
- $10,484
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (11 of 31, 2025)
- Total assets
- $6,857,582
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
+17.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+5.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $400K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 31 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated areas of interest include chamber and classical music organizations, particularly for education and programs, as well as healthcare, treatment of cancers and other diseases, diseases of the eye, and medical research in those areas.
Its 2025 grants included performing arts and music organizations, healthcare-related organizations, and other Minnesota nonprofits. For example, the Minnesota Opera says it connects people through musical storytelling; the Bach Society of Minnesota describes its work as building a community of music lovers who perform, promote, and appreciate Bach and related music. Regions Hospital Foundation says it raises charitable contributions for patient care, research, and health professional education, while Gillette Children’s Hospital Foundation says it supports patient care, education, and research activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $325,000 through 31 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed grants were for general operating support.
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1 open opportunity from Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports nonprofit organizations located in or delivering services in Saint Paul and the East Twin Cities metro region. Its 2025 grants went entirely to Minnesota recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 31 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2024) to $410K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $325K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regions Hospital Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $30,000 |
| The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Walker West St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| The Schubert Club St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Bloomington, MN | General Operating | $12,500 |
| The Minnesota Opera Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Sight & Hearing Association St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul Conservatory of Music St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,857,582 | $1,133,304 | $436,355 | $325,000 |
| 2024 | $6,164,336 | $475,115 | $382,384 | $277,150 |
| 2023 | $6,071,702 | $285,711 | $460,382 | $369,500 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,857,582 | $6,164,336 | $6,071,702 |
| Revenue | $1,133,304 | $475,115 | $285,711 |
| Expenses | $436,355 | $382,384 | $460,382 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $339,027 | $291,085 | $382,615 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,037,386 | $386,805 | $196,363 |
| Distributable Amount | $399,925 | $377,240 | $335,709 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$79K (2020) → $84K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Frequently asked questions about Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn
How much does Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn give each year?
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn gave $325K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $277K across 28 grants.
What is Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,484, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn that year got $9K on average.
Where does Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn give grants?
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (18 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (11 grants).
Does Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Regions Hospital Foundation ($30,000), The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra ($15,000) and Walker West ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn?
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $400K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn fund?
The foundation’s stated areas of interest include chamber and classical music organizations, particularly for education and programs, as well as healthcare, treatment of cancers and other diseases, diseases of the eye, and medical research in those areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn?
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $325,000 through 31 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed grants were for general operating support.
What is Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1761632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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