Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation is a private foundation based in Burbank, California, focused on animal welfare and advocacy. Established in 2008 by Nancy and Katherine Heigl, it supports animal rescue and care, spay and neuter services, and efforts to reduce animal suffering.
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $250,113
- +94.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,289,179
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $756,948
- -66.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $957,671
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to email the foundation’s application materials. For mass free spay and neuter funding, the website directs applicants to the Namaste Initiative; applications for other programs and projects use the grant application form. The filing says there is no deadline. The website limits applications to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and excludes individuals and political campaigns or legislative lobbying.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy E Heigl
Mailing address: 3500 W Olive Ave 1190, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 973-4500
Website: https://jasonheigl.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
Who Jason Debus Heigl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 112 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program serves nonprofit organizations across the United States. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable work providing shelter and medical care to homeless pets in Southern California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Jason Debus Heigl Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennth Hackett Thousand Oaks, CA | Support Pet Adoption | $32,500 |
| Angels of Rawley Canyon Lake, CA | Support Pet Adoption | $29,805 |
| Animal Basic Care Network Grand Terrace, CA | Support Pet Adoption | $20,000 |
| Various Recipients - See Attached Burbank, CA | Support Pet Rescue, Spay and Neuter | $15,649 |
| Rock and Rescue Los Angeles, CA | Support Pet Adoption | $12,000 |
| Doggie Bonez Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support Pet Adoptions | $7,500 |
| Chow Charmer Lyman, SC | Support Pet Adoption | $7,200 |
| Carolina Animal Network Wendell, NC | Support Pet Adoption | $4,250 |
| Angels Among US Alpharetta, GA | Support Pet Adoption | $2,400 |
| Todd Gabler Springdale, UT | Support Pet Adoption | $1,923 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,113 | $1,289,179 | $957,671 | — | — | $756,948 |
| 2024 | $128,348 | $1,998,088 | $2,323,327 | $140,600 | 18 | $2,234,718 |
| 2023 | $331,038 | $1,971,292 | $2,051,133 | $932,534 | 35 | $1,825,909 |
| 2022 | $336,320 | $1,754,956 | $1,680,800 | $1,065,230 | 44 | $1,575,113 |
| 2021 | $250,414 | $441,013 | $525,875 | $287,996 | 15 | $482,262 |
| 2020 | $352,448 | $22,075 | $410,383 | $217,310 | 10 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to eliminate needless animal suffering caused by cruelty, indifference, and ignorance. Its work includes addressing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter programs; rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing dogs; providing veterinary treatment; transporting animals to safety; and raising awareness of animal cruelty and responsible pet adoption.
The foundation seeks nonprofit partners whose programs reach many animals, use resources efficiently, produce measurable outcomes, promote lasting change, and leverage support from other sources. Its website describes partner activities including adoption and foster programs, rescue and transport, obedience training, pet care education, and work against inhumane treatment. It accepts applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, but not from individuals or for political campaigns or legislative lobbying.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports 18 grants totaling $140,600 in 2024 and 35 grants totaling $932,534 in 2023. The 2025 filing lists zero grants. The website reported that on June 24, 2026, the foundation approved more than 60 Namaste Initiative grants totaling $425,000 to fund more than 6,000 free spay and neuter procedures.
One reported 2024 grantee was Doggie Bonez Inc, which received $7,500. The organization describes its mission as providing loving homes for rescue dogs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy E. Heigl as president and Katherine M. Heigl as vice president. The foundation’s website identifies Nancy and Katherine Heigl as its founders.
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation is led by Nancy E. Heigl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy E. Heigl
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine M. Heigl
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
How large is Jason Debus Heigl Foundation?
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Jason Debus Heigl Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to eliminate needless animal suffering caused by cruelty, indifference, and ignorance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jason Debus Heigl Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to email the foundation’s application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jason Debus Heigl Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s grant program serves nonprofit organizations across the United States. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable work providing shelter and medical care to homeless pets in Southern California.
What is Jason Debus Heigl Foundation's EIN?
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0187750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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