Heather Heyer Foundation
Establish scholarship program to provide financial assistance to individuals passionate about positive social change
Heather Heyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Heather Heyer Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $250K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $250,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $250,000
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Heather Heyer Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Heather Heyer Foundation
Who Heather Heyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jefferson School ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School Charlottesv, VA | Assistance | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $30,878 | $284,742 | $250,000 | 1 | $17,899 |
| 2021 | $345,582 | $74,735 | $49,502 | — | — | $32,969 |
| 2020 | $321,295 | $103,849 | $42,866 | — | — | $6,082 |
About Heather Heyer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Heather Heyer Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heather Heyer Foundation is led by Susan Bro, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Susan Bro
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $20K (2022)
Alfred Wilson
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $20K (2022)
C. Morganlander
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Palmer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: C. Allbaugh (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: K. Palmer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $20K, to Susan Bro (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heather Heyer Foundation
How much does Heather Heyer Foundation give each year?
Heather Heyer Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Heather Heyer Foundation?
Heather Heyer Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlottesville, VA.
Where does Heather Heyer Foundation operate?
Heather Heyer Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Heather Heyer Foundation's EIN?
Heather Heyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2554042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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