The Heart of a Child Foundation
To advance research and patient care in the field of pediatric cardiology
The Heart of a Child Foundation at a glance
In short: The Heart of a Child Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $606,342
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The Heart of a Child Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Michigan ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Heart of a Child Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $50K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Care of Children | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $606,342 | $96,043 | $59,355 | $50,000 | 1 | $36,565 |
| 2025 | $569,654 | $38,299 | $6,092 | — | — | $38,299 |
| 2024 | $537,447 | $25,871 | $84,563 | $30,000 | 1 | $25,796 |
| 2023 | $547,094 | $35,590 | $106,893 | $50,000 | 2 | $30,532 |
| 2022 | $619,197 | $28,745 | $56,299 | $50,000 | 2 | $28,448 |
| 2021 | $646,751 | $49,215 | $35,792 | $30,000 | 1 | $48,673 |
About The Heart of a Child Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Heart of a Child Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rolling Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Heart of a Child Foundation is led by Raghuveer Mendu, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Raghuveer Mendu
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hillel Laks MD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Flavin Stallone
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jihana Mendu
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Klitzner MD
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rashida Cursetji Mendu (2021–2025) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Heart of a Child Foundation
How much does The Heart of a Child Foundation give each year?
The Heart of a Child Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Heart of a Child Foundation?
The Heart of a Child Foundation reported $606K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What is The Heart of a Child Foundation?
The Heart of a Child Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rolling Hills, CA. It holds $606K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does The Heart of a Child Foundation operate?
The Heart of a Child Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan.
What is The Heart of a Child Foundation's EIN?
The Heart of a Child Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4608930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Heart of a Child Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Medical Research Grants- Resubmission Grants Up to US $25,000 · Due November 12, 2026
- Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant Up to US $50,000 · Due November 13, 2026
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
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