The Heron Institute
Provide children within South Carolina the opportunity to learn in the ways that are right for them. The school uses online services allowing learning to happen at gome, on the road, or wherever an internet connection is available.
The Heron Institute at a glance
In short: The Heron Institute gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,145
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $101,145
- Median grant
- $101,145
- Total assets
- $44,665,892
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Heron Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Heron Foundation ($101K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heron Foundation Greenville, SC | To Fund Foundation | $101,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,665,892 | $49,941,483 | $47,244,753 | $101,145 | 1 |
| 2024 | $35,034,957 | $44,958,142 | $41,130,637 | — | — |
| 2023 | $37,695,507 | $37,444,624 | $40,713,733 | — | — |
| 2022 | $27,041,696 | $32,344,303 | $37,479,650 | — | — |
| 2021 | $20,739,195 | $35,702,373 | $39,260,515 | — | — |
| 2020 | $10,509,980 | $18,255,501 | $19,051,026 | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,459,480 | $14,797,805 | $14,840,756 | — | — |
About The Heron Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Heron Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $44.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $101K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Heron Institute is led by David Crook, CEO on every filing since 2022; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Crook
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$160K (2022) → $188K (2025)
Jennifer Hincapie
Chair
Chairperson → Board Chair, 2020
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael White
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $156K (2025)
Sandra Sandifer
Vice Chair
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fowle
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Loveday
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addie Andrews
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sawnsurae Lowe
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Kojah
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Athena Grayned (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Wayne Brazzell (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Robyn Verdery (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Jane Cahaley (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Judy Stancil (2019–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $188K, to David Crook (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Heron Institute
How much does The Heron Institute give each year?
The Heron Institute gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Heron Institute?
The Heron Institute reported $44.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49.9M.
What is The Heron Institute?
The Heron Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. It holds $44.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Heron Institute operate?
The Heron Institute has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is The Heron Institute's EIN?
The Heron Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0847262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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