Heed Foundation
Heed Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K.
Heed Foundation at a glance
In short: Heed Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,356
- +394.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,178
- +147.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,178
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Heed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Incor ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Heed Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2371% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Incor Seattle, WA | Support humanitarin relief. | $6,178 |
| NAMI Washington Seattle, WA | Support NAMI education program | $6,178 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $12,356 | $12,356 | 2 | $12,897 | $591 |
| 2023 | $12,356 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $665 |
| 2022 | $14,856 | — | — | — | — | $732 |
| 2021 | $14,856 | $500 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $739 |
| 2020 | $15,356 | $5,003 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Heed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $591 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heed Foundation is led by Karen Noel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Noel
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Carlson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Peterson
Treasuser
Treasurer → Treasuer, 2022
Treasuer → Treasuser, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Herbert Strouss (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Heed Foundation
How much does Heed Foundation give each year?
Heed Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
Where does Heed Foundation operate?
Heed Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Heed Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Heed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $591 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Heed Foundation's EIN?
Heed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3401972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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