Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation
The Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its grant program describes support for underprivileged and abused children, medical care for related disabilities in eye, ear, nose, and throat health, and education and training for healthcare providers and nurses.
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation gave $188K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $187,860
- +32.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,437
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,417,020
- +3.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are instructed to submit a letter stating their request. Organizations must be exempt from tax under the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- May 1 each year, according to the 2025 filing. The May 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- May 1 each year, according to the 2025 filing.
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Melanie Cianciotto Truist Bank
Mailing address: 200 South Orange Ave Soab 10, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (404) 813-2111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation
Who Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Beyond Vision ($21K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program describes its work as primarily in Florida and Wisconsin. In filing year 2026, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 48% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2023) to $188K (2026). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Vision West Allis, WI | General Operating | $20,927 |
| The Eye Institute Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Grace Medical Home Orlando, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Christian Home and Bible School Mount Dora, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Vision Forward Association Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Lighthouse Central Florida Orlando, FL | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Christian Care Center Leesburg, FL | General Operating | $11,933 |
| Forward Paths Foundation Inc Leesburg, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek Eustis, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Marquette University College of Nursing Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,417,020 | $377,493 | $276,955 | $187,860 | 18 | $230,602 | $337,925 | $211,048 |
| 2025 | $3,316,953 | $353,586 | $222,341 | $141,532 | 14 | $182,364 | $315,765 | $208,437 |
| 2024 | $3,168,375 | $139,059 | $221,082 | $148,645 | 18 | $186,607 | $104,171 | $186,719 |
| 2023 | $3,262,079 | $86,191 | $212,858 | $137,042 | 17 | $179,132 | $53,017 | $176,792 |
| 2022 | $3,388,384 | $212,855 | $264,230 | $175,196 | 17 | $216,768 | $168,165 | $210,240 |
| 2021 | $3,440,679 | $377,802 | $238,165 | $162,484 | 15 | — | $337,114 | $199,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program identifies children, especially those who are underprivileged or abused, as a priority. It also describes funding medical attention for related disabilities in eye, ear, nose, and throat health, along with education and training for healthcare providers and nurses.
The 2026 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Beyond Vision says it creates employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired people. Lighthouse Central Florida describes its work as helping people live, learn, and earn with vision loss, while Vision Forward Association says it empowers and educates people impacted by vision loss. Other grantees describe work in community healthcare, family support, and care services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $187,860. The recorded grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,927, with a median of $10,000. Most of the listed awards were for general operating support. The grant program describes awards of $2,500 to $20,000.
Among the largest 2026 grants were $20,927 to Beyond Vision in West Allis, Wisconsin; $20,000 to The Eye Institute in Milwaukee; $15,000 each to Grace Medical Home in Orlando and Christian Home and Bible School in Mount Dora; and $12,000 each to Vision Forward Association in Milwaukee and Lighthouse Central Florida in Orlando.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Truist Bank and Valerie Swenson as co-trustees.
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truist Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$36K (2021) → $39K (2026)
Valerie Swenson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$36K (2021) → $39K (2026)
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 $39K, to Truist Bank (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation
How much does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation give each year?
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation gave $188K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $142K across 14 grants.
What is Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,437, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation give grants?
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (5 grants), Leesburg, FL (4 grants) and Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Beyond Vision ($20,927), The Eye Institute ($20,000) and Grace Medical Home ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation?
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant program identifies children, especially those who are underprivileged or abused, as a priority. It also describes funding medical attention for related disabilities in eye, ear, nose, and throat health, along with education and training for healthcare providers and nurses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's EIN?
Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6618905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dr-harry-j-heeb-foundation-morg_6e11ac6eabed40b2bea1b8db089da4ad
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