Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation

ORLANDO, FL EIN: 59-6618905

The Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida, established in 2023. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations through general operating support and targeted charitable giving.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+4.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$142K

-4.8% YoY

Grant Count

-22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+22.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2025 — 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 was established to honor Dr. Harry J. Heeb, a physician born in Milwaukee in 1882 who graduated from Marquette University Medical School in 1904. Dr. Heeb specialized in eye, ear, nose, and throat medicine, served on the faculty at Marquette Medical School for over 25 years, and was the first examiner for the blind in Wisconsin. He was also noted as one of the first practitioners to use X-ray technology in Milwaukee medical practice.

The foundation's funding priorities include:

Assisting children, especially those who are underprivileged or abused
Providing medical attention and care for persons with illnesses, diseases, or disabilities related to eyes, ears, noses, and throats
Conducting medical research in fields related to eye, ear, nose, and throat illnesses and diseases
Providing education and training for medical professionals, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses who serve afflicted persons
Providing education and training for persons with eye, ear, nose, and throat disabilities
Supporting education, training, and social services for children, particularly those who are underprivileged or abused
Supporting organizations that focus on services for visually and hearing impaired persons

Grantmaking

The foundation made 17 grants in fiscal year 2025. Grant amounts typically range from $4,000 to $20,000, with an average grant size of approximately $10,109.

Grant Range

of approximately $10,109.

Average Grant

of approximately $10,109.

Review Cycle

of April 1.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

While the foundation technically accepts applications from organizations throughout the United States, the majority of grants are made to organizations in Florida and Wisconsin, reflecting the foundation's historical ties to both states.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $390K (51%)

Wisconsin $352K (46%)

New York $10K (1%)

Illinois $7K (1%)

California $6K (1%)

States

California Florida Illinois New York Wisconsin

Cities

BrookfieldChicagoCross PlainsEustisLeesburgMilwaukeeMount DoraOrlandoSanta RosaWest AllisYorktown Heights

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2025:

Total Assets: $3,316,953
Total Revenues: $353,586
Total Expenses: $222,341
Total Giving: $141,532

Revenue Composition (FY 2025):

Investment Income and Dividends: $87,010
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $266,576

Year-over-Year Growth (FY 2024 to FY 2025):

Total Revenues increased 154.3% (from $139,059 to $353,586)
Investment Income increased 11.2% (from $78,271 to $87,010)
Net Gain from Asset Sales increased 338.5% (from $60,788 to $266,576)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,316,953	$3,168,375	$3,262,079
Revenue	$353,586	$139,059	$86,191
Expenses	$222,341	$221,082	$212,858
Qualifying Distributions	$182,364	$186,607	$179,132
Net Investment Income	$315,765	$104,171	$53,017
Distributable Amount	$208,437	$186,719	$176,792

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

81 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation

Foundation

Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant

DR HARRY J HEEB FOUNDATION

Amount

US $2,500 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The Eye Institute ($20,000), Beyond Vision ($19,600), Christian Home and Bible School ($12,000).

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TRUIST BANK	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$37,571
VALERIE SWENSON	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$37,570

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation?

The foundation made 17 grants in fiscal year 2025. Grant amounts typically range from $4,000 to $20,000, with an average grant size of approximately $10,109. Recent grants awarded include: • Beyond Vision: $19,600 (General Operating) • Christian Home and Bible School: $12,000 (General Operating) • Christian Care Center: $11,932 (General Operating) • Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute (among grantees listed) The foundation accepts applications with an annual deadline of April 1.

Where does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation award?

In 2025, Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $142K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.