Hearts 4 Henry
Hearts 4 Henry is a private foundation based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, that supports families caring for children with congenital heart defects (CHDs). Its website describes assistance with medical and living costs and says its purpose is to help families navigate the challenges of having a child with CHD.
Hearts 4 Henry at a glance
In short: Hearts 4 Henry gave $64K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,500
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,536
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $15,854
- -31.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hearts 4 Henry
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Hailey Witzel as the contact for applications, says forms should be submitted online with the family’s story about caring for a child with CHD, and states there are no restrictions on awards. Separately, the website invites CHD families to submit a form, requires residence in a listed Midwest state and a recommendation from a hospital social worker, and says grants are distributed in November.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states there are no deadlines. The website says applications are collected until July 1; it does not specify a year for that date.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Hailey Witzel
Mailing address: 11633 34Th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Phone: (651) 278-7583
Website: HTTPS://WWW.HEARTS4HENRY.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hearts 4 Henry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says applicants must reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, or Indiana. In filing year 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Wisconsin (43%) and Minnesota (28%), followed by Illinois (7%), Arkansas (7%), and North Dakota (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hearts 4 Henry gives
- Giving grew 1488% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $64K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $63,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,854 | $179,931 | $187,360 | $63,500 | 14 | $63,500 | $2,238 |
| 2023 | $23,283 | $203,567 | $200,777 | $60,000 | 12 | $60,000 | $1,711 |
| 2022 | $20,493 | $110,059 | $109,279 | $42,000 | 8 | $42,000 | $1,261 |
| 2021 | $19,713 | $29,636 | $9,923 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hearts 4 Henry reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support and empower families affected by CHDs by raising funds and providing assistance. Its website identifies needs such as medical expenses, medication, therapy, housing near a hospital during surgery, and everyday costs. It also describes goals related to awareness, emotional support, access to care, and family education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Hearts 4 Henry reported 14 grants totaling $63,500. Grants ranged from $4,500 to $5,000, with a median of $4,500. The filing lists donations to individuals, including an individual recipient ($5,000); an individual recipient ($4,500); an individual recipient ($4,500); and an individual recipient ($4,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hailey Witzel as president, Barret Witzel as secretary, and Jennifer Boner as co-president. Directors listed are Greg Boner, Jennifer Schmitt, Chris Schmitt, Paige Boner, and Madison Schmitt.
Hearts 4 Henry is led by Hailey Witzel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hailey Witzel
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Boner
Co-President
Director → Co-President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Boner
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schmitt
Director
Event Coordinator → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Schmitt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Boner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barret Witzel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Popper Schmitt (2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hearts 4 Henry
How much does Hearts 4 Henry give each year?
Hearts 4 Henry gave $64K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 12 grants.
What is Hearts 4 Henry's typical grant size?
Hearts 4 Henry's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,536, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hearts 4 Henry give grants?
Hearts 4 Henry's top state is Wisconsin, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (28%) and Illinois (7%).
Does Hearts 4 Henry give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Hearts 4 Henry's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
How large is Hearts 4 Henry?
Hearts 4 Henry reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hearts 4 Henry fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support and empower families affected by CHDs by raising funds and providing assistance. Its website identifies needs such as medical expenses, medication, therapy, housing near a hospital during surgery, and everyday costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hearts 4 Henry?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hearts 4 Henry's EIN?
Hearts 4 Henry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2594816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Hearts 4 Henry accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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