Heart of A Nation
Heart of A Nation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K.
Heart of A Nation at a glance
In short: Heart of A Nation gave $5K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,667
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $40,384
- -54.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Heart of A Nation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unapologietic The Third Narrative ($3K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unapologietic The Third Narrative | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Euphrates Institute Pacific Grove, CA | Evacuation Fund | $1,000 |
| International Diplomacy Initiatie | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,384 | $116,189 | $163,567 | $5,000 | 3 | $163,567 |
| 2023 | $89,097 | $245,583 | $215,050 | — | — | $215,050 |
| 2022 | $55,494 | $221,443 | $232,122 | — | — | $232,122 |
| 2021 | $66,173 | $387,504 | $321,331 | — | — | $321,331 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heart of A Nation is led by Jonathan S Kessler, Founder & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan S Kessler
Founder & CEO
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$250K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Brian Jaffee
Chairman
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A'shanti Gholar
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janessa Gans Wilder
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen Brunwasser (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kinney Zalesne (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $113K, to Jonathan S Kessler (Founder/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Heart of A Nation
How much does Heart of A Nation give each year?
Heart of A Nation gave $5K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Heart of A Nation's typical grant size?
Heart of A Nation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Heart of A Nation give grants?
Heart of A Nation's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Heart of A Nation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Heart of A Nation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Heart of A Nation?
Heart of A Nation reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $116K.
What is Heart of A Nation's EIN?
Heart of A Nation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3304037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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