The Heslin Foundation
The Heslin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alta, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $346K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Heslin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Heslin Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,105
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,105
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,105
- Total assets
- $346,171
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Heslin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Teton Valley ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Heslin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $31K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Teton Valley Driggs, ID | General Support | $28,105 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346,171 | $9,994 | $38,794 | $28,105 | 1 | $31,719 | $2,919 | $33,340 |
| 2024 | $374,971 | $1,108 | $37,698 | $26,280 | 1 | $28,415 | $3,280 | $30,240 |
| 2023 | $411,561 | $-95 | $41,109 | $30,600 | 2 | $32,012 | $2,342 | $27,774 |
| 2022 | $452,765 | $-6,174 | $44,444 | $29,850 | 7 | $32,396 | $3,934 | $32,586 |
| 2021 | $503,383 | $28,338 | $39,103 | $26,550 | 1 | — | $19,314 | $33,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Heslin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Heslin Foundation is led by K. Buol Heslin MD, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
K. Buol Heslin MD
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $4K (2025)
L. Page Heslin Hartigan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Conway Heslin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: K. Buol Heslin M. D. (2021) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $4K, to K Buol Heslin MD (Pres/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The Heslin Foundation
How much does The Heslin Foundation give each year?
The Heslin Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is The Heslin Foundation?
The Heslin Foundation reported $346K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Heslin Foundation operate?
The Heslin Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, Virginia, Wyoming.
What is The Heslin Foundation's EIN?
The Heslin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3133150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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