HEB Foundation
HEB Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $2.
HEB Foundation at a glance
In short: HEB Foundation gave $34K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $33,935
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- Average grant
- $4,848
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (41% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who HEB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was ACLU Foundation ($7K). Together the top 6 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $34K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation Chicago, IL | Donation | $6,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am Washington, DC | Donation | $6,500 |
| Solar United Neighbors Washington, DC | Donation | $6,200 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Tr Inc Valparaiso, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Indiana 4-H Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | Donation | $4,000 |
| Miscellaneous Chicago, IL | Donation | $735 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2 | $34,779 | $33,935 | 7 | $2 | $1,513 |
| 2019 | $41,720 | $546 | $9,044 | $9,000 | 2 | $546 | $2,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HEB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HEB Foundation is led by Ericka E. Brandstetter, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ericka E. Brandstetter
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christian Klaas
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan C. Brandstetter
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 HEB Foundation
How much does HEB Foundation give each year?
HEB Foundation gave $34K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is HEB Foundation's typical grant size?
HEB Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,848, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HEB Foundation give grants?
HEB Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (37%) and Illinois (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does HEB Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on HEB Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are HEB Foundation's largest grantees?
HEB Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include ACLU Foundation ($6,500), Planned Parenthood Federation of Am ($6,500) and Solar United Neighbors ($6,200), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is HEB Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, HEB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is HEB Foundation's EIN?
HEB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4119031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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