Heard Foundation Inc
Heard Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Quitman, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Heard Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Heard Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $84,372
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Heard Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kaffa Development Association ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $350 (2023) to $3K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaffa Development Association Denver, CO | To assist with facilities development projects such as schools an hospitals in the Kaffa Zone of Southwest Ethiopia. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,372 | $42,500 | $39,557 | $2,000 | 1 | $17,757 |
| 2024 | $79,296 | $10,000 | $29,976 | $3,044 | 1 | $8,023 |
| 2023 | $99,300 | $81,474 | $30,643 | $350 | 2 | $1,078 |
| 2022 | $48,441 | $50,000 | $1,559 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heard Foundation Inc is led by Raymond L. Heard, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond L. Heard
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joyce Taylor
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gwen McGee
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janice Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leticia Leialoha Heard
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Heard Foundation Inc
How much does Heard Foundation Inc give each year?
Heard Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Heard Foundation Inc?
Heard Foundation Inc reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What is Heard Foundation Inc?
Heard Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Quitman, MS. It holds $84K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Heard Foundation Inc operate?
Heard Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Mississippi.
What is Heard Foundation Inc's EIN?
Heard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2551601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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