Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $81K.
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,700
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,617
- -32.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,051,367
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (39% 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 Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($20K). Together the top 6 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of 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 $45K (2022) to $86K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Omaha, NE | Charity | $20,000 |
| Basha Band Boosters Chandler, AZ | Charity | $16,000 |
| Minden Relief Fund Neola, IA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Little Cyclone Baseball Westphalia, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Iron Oaks Tennis Club Sun Lakes, AZ | Charity | $500 |
| Sun Lakes JC Sisterhood Sun Lakes, AZ | Charity | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,051,367 | $95,107 | $79,232 | $51,700 | 6 | $68,951 | $80,655 | $59,365 |
| 2023 | $1,037,565 | $54,747 | $64,647 | $50,800 | 4 | $51,554 | $41,654 | $52,885 |
| 2022 | $1,035,460 | $59,855 | $60,149 | $45,200 | 4 | $45,614 | $45,320 | $62,550 |
| 2021 | $1,037,982 | $83,629 | $103,628 | $85,500 | 6 | $86,345 | $65,846 | $60,413 |
| 2020 | $1,078,752 | $196,379 | $51,733 | $49,600 | 10 | — | $194,961 | $46,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust is led by Justin Bro, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Bro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust
How much does Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust give each year?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 4 grants.
What is Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,617, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust give grants?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's top state is Nebraska, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (32%) and Iowa (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sun Lakes, AZ (2 grants).
Does Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($20,000), Basha Band Boosters ($16,000) and Minden Relief Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chandler, AZ. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1812707. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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