Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation

WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 85-4122221

The Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation received its tax-exempt status in March 2023 and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.4M

-5.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$778K

-66.9% YoY

Grant Count

19

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

-66.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $457K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with awards distributed across its priority areas.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grants to organizations in:

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Texas

Grant Distribution by State

15states
+7 more states

Cities

AlpharettaApple ValleyBartlesvilleCarmelCarrolltonCastle RockChicagoColorado SpgsColorado SpringsCoronadoEnglewoodFayettevilleFredericksburgHarrisonHghlnds RanchHoustonIndianapolisLafayetteLivoniaLongmont

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $8,350,944
  • Total Revenue: $373,177
  • Total Expenses: $888,013
  • Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation's expense level in 2024 exceeded its annual revenue, reflecting significant grant distributions and operational spending relative to its asset base.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$4M$8M$12M$17M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,350,944$8,865,780$10,869,531
Revenue$373,177$438,873$316
Expenses$888,013$2,442,624$2,916,197
Qualifying Distributions$818,750$2,386,816$2,846,699
Net Investment Income$309,814$385,265$216,331
Distributable Amount$457,139$472,628$560,896

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$702K$1M$2M$3M6 grants202016 grants202116 grants202219 grants202319 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ECHO UNLEASHED$100KPRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDA…$100KTHE COLSON CENTER FOR CH…$100KPRIMERA IGLESIA HISPANA …$62KSHEPHERDS COMMUNITY CHURCH$60KCOACHING GOOD$50KSTRATEGIC RENEWAL INTERN…$50KTHE EVER HOUSE CORP$50KCHRISTIAN MISSIONARY FEL…$48KTHE CENTER FOR MISSION M…$33K

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

40<$50K15$50–100K12$100–250K4$250–500K5$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Echo Unleashed ($100,000), Prager University Foundation ($100,000), The Colson Center for Christian Worldview ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRIEST RIVER, IDGeneral & Unrestricted$8,900
ALLEGRO ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC HOUSTON, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$24,605
ASHES TO GLORY FOUNDATION LIVONIA, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$27,500
CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP INDIANAPOLIS, INGeneral & Unrestricted$48,000
COACHING GOOD PACIFIC GROVE, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000
CONNECTREE APPLE VALLEY, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
ECHO UNLEASHED CARROLLTON, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$100,000
IGLESIAS DEL OESTE CORONADO, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
MISSION QUEST WHEATON, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$6,600
O C INTERNATIONAL INC COLORADO SPRINGS, COGeneral & Unrestricted$18,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Daniel K HegelDir, Pres1
Joylene K HegelSec, Treas1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $3,500–$850,000 • Total giving in 2024: $777,585 The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with awards distributed across its priority areas.

Where does Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grants to organizations in: • California • Colorado • Texas

What size grants does Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $778K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $457K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation's EIN?

Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4122221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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