Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $64K.
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation gave $125K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $125,000
- +8.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,889
- -3.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,751,208
- +3.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (28% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Project Lemonade Inc ($25K). Together the top 9 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $165K (2022). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lemonade Inc Portland, OR | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Naturaland Trust Greenville, SC | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Rise up Community Farm Wilmington, NC | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Carolina Beach Parks and Gree Carolina BCH, NC | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Womens Money Matters Inc Boston, MA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Dog Rescue Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| New Hanover Humane Society Inc Wilmington, NC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Pawmetto Lifeline Inc Columbia, SC | General Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,751,208 | $267,627 | $184,508 | $125,000 | 9 | $137,402 | $63,982 | $165,125 |
| 2025 | $2,668,088 | $246,248 | $165,026 | $115,000 | 8 | $129,498 | $56,251 | $145,016 |
| 2024 | $2,586,650 | $165,656 | $149,393 | $105,100 | 10 | $117,493 | $35,695 | $129,601 |
| 2023 | $2,565,603 | $197,223 | $121,260 | $75,451 | 10 | $87,852 | $32,889 | $112,460 |
| 2022 | $2,489,270 | $286,333 | $221,739 | $165,000 | 5 | $198,557 | $266,289 | $123,952 |
| 2021 | $2,262,427 | $173,632 | $4,873 | — | — | — | $52,509 | $107,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$35K (2024) → $40K (2026)
Elizabeth W. Allison
Trust Advisor
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $40K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation
How much does Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation give each year?
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation gave $125K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $115K across 8 grants.
What is Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,889, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation give grants?
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (24%) and Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants) and Wilmington, NC (2 grants).
Does Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Project Lemonade Inc ($25,000), Special Operations Warrior Foundation ($25,000) and Naturaland Trust ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation?
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy and Kenneth Heisler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3677275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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