Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation
The Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Wright City, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants for foster-child placement, fundraising activities, rent and utility assistance, scholarships, food, school supplies, medical expenses, and other needs.
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation gave $22K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,374
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,721
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,122
- Total assets
- $15,685
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 96 Weatherby Lane, Wright City, MO 63390
Phone: (636) 262-9299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various Sponsorships ($4K). Together the top 7 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri. Listed recipients include organizations and individuals in Wright City and BackStoppers in St. Louis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $27K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Individuals Wright City, MO | Foster Children Placement | $6,000 |
| Various Sponsorships Wright City, MO | Fundraising Activities | $3,685 |
| Various Individuals Wright City, MO | Rent & Utility Payments for the Need | $3,243 |
| BL & Gold Scholarship Wright City, MO | Raise Money for High School | $1,893 |
| Food Pantry Wright City, MO | Provide Food for Needy | $1,791 |
| Wright City High School Wright City, MO | Provided School Supplies | $1,151 |
| Various Individuals Wright City, MO | Supplies | $1,122 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,950 |
| Infant Wright City, MO | Casket Flowers | $608 |
| Various Individuals Wright City, MO | Travel Support | $503 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,685 | $27,775 | $41,180 | $22,374 | 13 | $22,374 | $1,072 |
| 2023 | $29,090 | $40,108 | $37,908 | $21,653 | 18 | $21,653 | $1,034 |
| 2022 | $26,890 | $27,398 | $27,227 | $26,952 | 32 | $25,926 | — |
| 2021 | $27,059 | $20,012 | $11,687 | $11,321 | 21 | $11,321 | — |
| 2020 | $18,734 | $15,247 | $10,466 | $10,370 | 17 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $22,374. Grants ranged from $174 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,122. Its largest reported grants included $6,000 to various individuals for foster-child placement, $3,685 for various sponsorships supporting fundraising activities, and $3,243 to various individuals for rent and utility payments for people in need. Other listed grants included $1,791 to a food pantry to provide food for people in need, $1,151 to Wright City High School for school supplies, and $1,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Zachary Hartnagel as president, Vickie Vohsen as vice president, Payton Heiliger as secretary, Andrea Paul as assistant secretary, and Michelle Heiliger as treasurer.
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation is led by Zachary Hartnagel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zachary Hartnagel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrea Paul
Assistant Se
Asst.secretary → Assistant Se, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Heiliger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Payton Heiliger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vickie Vohsen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation
How much does Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation give each year?
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation gave $22K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 18 grants.
What is Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,122, and its average grant was $1,721, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation give grants?
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wright City, MO (9 grants).
Does Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supplies" (3 grants).
Who are Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Various Sponsorships ($3,685), BL & Gold Scholarship ($1,893) and Food Pantry ($1,791), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,950), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation?
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1890196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dave Heiliger Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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