Quiet Heart Foundation
Quiet Heart Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2025 grants supported individual recipients with university tuition and organizations working in areas including animal welfare, disability services, children’s health, and community programs.
Quiet Heart Foundation at a glance
In short: Quiet Heart Foundation gave $432K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,947
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,284
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $84,273
- +305.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Quiet Heart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14580, Jackson, WY 83002
Phone: (307) 734-1445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quiet Heart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Itty Bitty Kitty Committee ($37K). Together the top 10 received $164K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 individual scholarships ($220,106), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 123 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants listed include recipients in California, Oregon, Maine, Hawaii, and Arizona, as well as a Jackson, Wyoming-based organization. The filing’s recipient-state breakdown assigns 20% of grant dollars to Oregon, 18% to Hawaii, 14% to Maine, and 12% to California; another 26% share is listed without a state label.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
How Quiet Heart Foundation gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2023) to $432K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $220,106 |
| Itty Bitty Kitty Committee | Every Animal Deserves Safety | $37,104 |
| Garth Homer Society | Enable Disabled People | $36,694 |
| Resentnikov Mehana Kailuakona, HI | University Tution | $19,839 |
| Center for the Future of AZ Phoenix, AZ | Better Future for Arizona | $10,000 |
| David Foster Foundation | Support Children Organ Transplants | $10,000 |
| Efhs Band Club Goodyear, AZ | Support High School Band | $10,000 |
| Hui Aloha Kiholo Kamuela, HI | Protecting Kiholo Bay HI | $10,000 |
| Kaulana NA Pau Kailuakona, HI | Healing & Empowerment of the Youth | $10,000 |
| Launchpad 4 Kids Redding, CA | Closing the Opportunity Gap for Kids | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,273 | $499,846 | $436,350 | $431,947 | 42 | $431,947 | $2,717 |
| 2024 | $20,777 | $367,471 | $380,242 | $377,145 | 34 | $377,145 | $1,467 |
| 2023 | $33,548 | $100,000 | $233,550 | $224,128 | 27 | $224,128 | $4,941 |
| 2022 | $167,098 | $362,825 | $236,796 | $229,393 | 20 | $229,393 | $5,127 |
| 2021 | $41,096 | $48,530 | $7,461 | — | — | — | $2,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quiet Heart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for university tuition and organizations serving animals, people with disabilities, children needing organ transplants, and community initiatives.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the work of some supported organizations. Hui Aloha Kīholo says it works to protect and enhance the cultural and natural landscape of the Kīholo Bay area through community stewardship. Kennebec Valley Humane Society says it cares for and places animals in lifelong homes and works to prevent cruelty through community education. Hospice of the Valley describes its work as providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care. Friends of Pathways says it promotes sustainable transportation and healthy recreation in Jackson Hole.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $431,947. Grants ranged from $885 to $40,000, with a median of $6,500. Individual recipients received university-tuition grants, including awards of $40,000 and $26,569.
Among the largest organizational grants were $37,104 to Itty Bitty Kitty Committee for “Every Animal Deserves Safety,” $36,694 to Garth Homer Society to “Enable Disabled People,” and $10,000 each to Center for the Future of AZ, David Foster Foundation, and EFHS Band Club. Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Hui Aloha Kīholo, $6,000 to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, $5,000 to Hospice of the Valley, and $3,500 to Friends of Pathways.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charlene Edson, Grant Simpson, Sybil Francis, and Cheryl Smith as directors. Michele Barry and Kelley Tetrault are listed as officers.
Quiet Heart Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlene Edson
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Grant Simpson
Director
Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sybil Francis
Director
Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cheryl Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kelley Tetrault
Officer
Officer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michele Barry
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Jones (2022) — Officer
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 Quiet Heart Foundation
How much does Quiet Heart Foundation give each year?
Quiet Heart Foundation gave $432K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $377K across 34 grants.
What is Quiet Heart Foundation's typical grant size?
Quiet Heart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $10,284, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Quiet Heart Foundation give grants?
Quiet Heart Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (18%) and Maine (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kailuakona, HI (4 grants), Jackson, WY (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Quiet Heart Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Quiet Heart Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "University Tuition" (21 grants).
Who are Quiet Heart Foundation's largest grantees?
Quiet Heart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Itty Bitty Kitty Committee ($37,104), Garth Homer Society ($36,694) and Resentnikov Mehana ($19,839), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 individual scholarships ($220,106), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Quiet Heart Foundation?
Quiet Heart Foundation reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Quiet Heart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for university tuition and organizations serving animals, people with disabilities, children needing organ transplants, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quiet Heart Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Quiet Heart Foundation's EIN?
Quiet Heart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0561863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Quiet Heart Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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