The Heal Foundation Inc
The Heal Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Formed in 2004, it supports services and programs for people affected by autism in its community.
The Heal Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Heal Foundation Inc gave $122K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,843
- +32.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,901
- +32.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $638,817
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Heal Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 140, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004-0140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Heal Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ridgeview HS ($8K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 161 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Florida. The listed 2025 grantees include organizations in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, Orange Park, Saint Augustine, and other Florida communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Heal Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $132K (2023). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview HS Orange Park, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $7,776 |
| Jacksonville School for Autism Jacksonville, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $7,500 |
| Bit of Faith Ranch Ponte Vedra, FL | Support work with autistic children | $7,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| Jacksonville Miracle League Jacksonville, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $4,500 |
| Horseplay Therapy Center Saint Augustine, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $4,500 |
| Growing Together Behavioral Center Jacksonville, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $4,500 |
| Kids Connect Today Jacksonville Beach, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $4,000 |
| The Jerico School Jacksonville, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $4,000 |
| Puzzle Peace Counseling LLC Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Support programs for autistic children | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $638,817 | $115,668 | $186,117 | $121,843 | 42 | $45,766 |
| 2024 | $707,845 | $574,954 | $439,753 | $91,790 | 42 | $42,798 |
| 2023 | $562,951 | $234,869 | $279,733 | $131,656 | 37 | $35,963 |
| 2022 | $660,589 | $453,904 | $342,092 | $85,661 | 38 | — |
| 2021 | $550,440 | $293,671 | $252,420 | $16,000 | 2 | $96,214 |
| 2020 | $509,616 | $498,879 | $398,571 | $6,500 | 1 | $261 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “Inspiring, educating and funding services for those affected by autism in our community.” Its filing describes grants and programs supporting autism-related education, therapy, recreation, camps, and family support.
The 2025 grants include support for organizations serving autistic children and students. Among the grantees described in their own terms, Jacksonville School for Autism provides ABA and special education for children with autism; Horseplay Therapy Center provides equine-assisted therapies for children with special needs; and Henderson Haven serves people and families affected by developmental disabilities. Other 2025 grantees include Bridgehaven Academy, which describes its mission as providing educational enrichment to children, and Mainspring Academy, which provides individualized education for children with intellectual and developmental differences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $121,843. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,776, with a median of $2,000. Larger awards included $7,776 to Ridgeview HS for programs for autistic children; $7,500 each to Jacksonville School for Autism, Bit of Faith Ranch, and an individual recipient; and $4,500 each to Jacksonville Miracle League, Horseplay Therapy Center, and Growing Together Behavioral Center. The filing also lists $4,000 grants to Kids Connect Today, The Jerico School, Puzzle Peace Counseling, Redeemer Church, and Jax Kids Aquatics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chriss Spires as president, Kimberly Witt as secretary, Jim Meyer as vice president, and Larry Celzo as treasurer. It lists Joe Delaney, JT Thomas III, Hank Griffis, Chris Weiss, Eric Weiss MD, and Patti Hughes as board members.
The Heal Foundation Inc is led by Chriss Spires, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chriss Spires
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Gurka
Employee
On filings since 2022
$54K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Alan Pickert
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Archie Jenkins III
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bill Hughes
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Billie Nimicht III
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bobby Weed
Co-Founderboard Member
Co-Founderboard → Co-Founderboard Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Weiss
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana Current
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Weiss MD
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hank Griffis
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Meyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Delaney
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Matacia
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Flaschne
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Tedder
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
JT Thomas III
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Witt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Celzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Weed
Co-Founderboard Member
Co-Founderboard → Co-Founderboard Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patti Hughes
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebekah Gleason Hope Esq.
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $54K, to Jason Gurka (Employee).
Frequently asked questions about The Heal Foundation Inc
How much does The Heal Foundation Inc give each year?
The Heal Foundation Inc gave $122K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $92K across 42 grants.
What is The Heal Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Heal Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,901, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Heal Foundation Inc give grants?
The Heal Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (21 grants), Orange Park, FL (6 grants), Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (6 grants) and Saint Augustine, FL (2 grants).
Does The Heal Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Heal Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support programs for autistic children" (37 grants).
Who are The Heal Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Heal Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ridgeview HS ($7,776), Jacksonville School for Autism ($7,500) and Bit of Faith Ranch ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Heal Foundation Inc?
The Heal Foundation Inc reported $639K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $116K.
What does The Heal Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Inspiring, educating and funding services for those affected by autism in our community.” Its filing describes grants and programs supporting autism-related education, therapy, recreation, camps, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Heal Foundation Inc?
The Heal Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Heal Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Heal Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1944817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Heal Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-heal-foundation-inc-morg_391ddab3f9a544acae31260a4aa05b72
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