Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation
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
14
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+22.4% YoY
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
Cities
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)
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
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 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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