The Margaret Heins Foundation
The Margaret Heins Foundation is a private foundation based in Melbourne, Florida. Its 2023 filing says grants may be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide assistance and benefits to people residing in Brevard County, Florida.
The Margaret Heins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Margaret Heins Foundation gave $73K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,909
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -18.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,352
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,265,947
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Margaret Heins Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation provides a final grant application form requesting organizational information, grant type, title, amount requested, contact person, and projected use of funding, including objectives, total cost,…
The foundation provides a final grant application form requesting organizational information, grant type, title, amount requested, contact person, and projected use of funding, including objectives, total cost, projected completion, and other pertinent information. Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Grants may only be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide assistance and benefits to individuals residing in Brevard County, Florida.
- Contact
Application contact: The Margaret Heins Foundation
Mailing address: Matt Kucera, 440 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (321) 757-8022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Margaret Heins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Promise Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s stated eligibility restriction requires grants to benefit people residing in Brevard County, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Margaret Heins Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 29 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $96K (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Promise Inc West Melbourne, FL | Edu Prog - 2ND Installment | $5,000 |
| St Stephens Way Melsourne, FL | 4RD Installment-Naming Opportunity O | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Brevard Inc Rockledge, FL | Emergency Shelter Services Program | $4,500 |
| Brevard Schools Foundation Inc Viera, FL | Take Stock in Children Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Club Esteem Melbourne, FL | Achieving Equity Expansion Program | $3,000 |
| Crosswinds Youth Svc Inc Cococa, FL | Lehton Center a/C Grant | $3,000 |
| Grand Parents Raising Grandchildren Rockledge, FL | Discretionary Grant | $3,000 |
| Neighbor up Brevard Melbourne, FL | Dock-Academic Support & Enrichment | $3,000 |
| South Brevard Womens Ctr Inc Melbourne, FL | Sexual Assault Victims Services Prog | $3,000 |
| Wild Florida Rescue Corp Melbourne, FL | Wildlife Emergency Rescue Program | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Margaret Heins Foundation?
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 | $1,265,947 | $107,025 | $109,549 | $72,909 | 31 | $92,032 | $25,964 | $62,037 |
| 2024 | $1,291,308 | $96,080 | $127,525 | $95,500 | 38 | $111,617 | $30,800 | $60,480 |
| 2023 | $1,240,839 | $98,692 | $91,567 | $60,000 | 16 | $75,615 | $82,740 | $60,215 |
| 2022 | $1,255,459 | $56,115 | $96,471 | $66,500 | 23 | $80,998 | $40,642 | $65,158 |
| 2021 | $1,369,349 | $79,288 | $96,315 | $65,500 | 27 | — | $63,212 | $64,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Margaret Heins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission or list formal focus areas. Its grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Family Promise of Brevard describes its mission as keeping families housed so children can thrive. Brevard Schools Foundation says it connects community resources with the needs of Brevard public schools to enhance K–12 public education. PROMISE, Inc. describes its work as providing affordable, independent housing for people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $72,909. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Recent giving was $95,500 across 38 grants in 2024 and $60,000 across 16 grants in 2023.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $5,000 to PROMISE, Inc. for an education program and $5,000 to St. Stephens Way for an installment tied to a naming opportunity; $4,500 to Family Promise of Brevard for emergency shelter services; and $4,000 to Brevard Schools Foundation for a Take Stock in Children scholarship. Other recipients included Club Esteem, which received $3,000 for its Achieving Equity Expansion Program, and the South Brevard Women’s Center, which received $3,000 for sexual assault victim services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Kucera as president and treasurer, Charles Ian Nash as treasurer, Brian G. Fisher as secretary, and Linda J. May and Wayne Cooper as trustees.
The Margaret Heins Foundation is led by Matthew Kucera, President on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Kucera
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Linda J. May
Trustee
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Wayne Cooper
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
$500 (2025)
Brian G. Fisher
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Charles Ian Nash
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carl D. Coddington (2021–2024) — Trustee
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 $2K, to Matthew Kucera (President/Tr). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Margaret Heins Foundation
How much does The Margaret Heins Foundation give each year?
The Margaret Heins Foundation gave $73K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $96K across 38 grants.
What is The Margaret Heins Foundation's typical grant size?
The Margaret Heins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,352, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Margaret Heins Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Margaret Heins Foundation give grants?
The Margaret Heins Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Melbourne, FL (16 grants), Cocoa, FL (3 grants) and Rockledge, FL (2 grants).
Does The Margaret Heins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Margaret Heins Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Grant" (6 grants).
Who are The Margaret Heins Foundation's largest grantees?
The Margaret Heins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Promise Inc ($5,000), St Stephens Way ($5,000) and Family Promise of Brevard Inc ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Margaret Heins Foundation?
The Margaret Heins Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Margaret Heins Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission or list formal focus areas. Its grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Family Promise of Brevard describes its mission as keeping families housed so children can thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Margaret Heins Foundation?
The foundation provides a final grant application form requesting organizational information, grant type, title, amount requested, contact person, and projected use of funding, including objectives, total cost,… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Margaret Heins Foundation's EIN?
The Margaret Heins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7202483. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Margaret Heins Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Margaret Heins Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Community Foundation for Brevard Inc
Melbourne, FL
The foundation funds a broad range of causes, including basic needs, education, arts, the environment, animal welfare, and medical research, with most support going to nonprofits serving Brevard County, Florida, though it also funds eligible charities elsewhere in the U.S. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,500 (ranging from $5,170 to $200,000); it accepts applications for its competitive Brevard grants through an online portal, while donor-advised fund grants do not accept requests.
Assets
$51.8M
Grants
88
Total Given
$3.0M
United Way of Brevard County Inc
Rockledge, FL
United Way of Brevard County supports health, education, financial stability, and safety-net services for people in Brevard County, Florida, often through local partner agencies. In 2025, its 44 grants ranged from $8,000 to $223,300, with a median of $54,250. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.0M
Grants
44
Total Given
$2.9M
Holmes Regional Medical Center Inc
Rockledge, FL
Holmes Regional Medical Center supports nonprofit programs that improve health and well-being, including access to care, nutrition and physical activity, housing, and food security, primarily for Brevard County residents. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,625 to $40,000, with a median of $13,734. Health First publishes an application-window process for Wellness Grants; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
24
Total Given
$371K
Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc
Rockledge, FL
Cape Canaveral Hospital supports nonprofit programs that improve health and well-being, including access to care, nutrition, physical activity, and related community needs, primarily in Brevard County, Florida. In 2024, its 16 grants ranged from $5,200 to $20,000, with a median of $7,688. Health First accepts applications during designated application windows; late, incomplete, or ineligible applications are not considered.
Assets
$500.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$151K
Viera Hospital Inc
Rockledge, FL
VIERA HOSPITAL INC funds nonprofit programs that improve health and wellness, including access to care, nutrition, physical activity, housing, and food security, primarily for Brevard County, Florida residents. In 2024, its 19 grants ranged from $5,200 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500. Its Wellness Grants program accepts applications during designated application windows.
Assets
$380.0M
Grants
19
Total Given
$172K
Happy Landings Homes Inc
Merritt Island, FL
Life recovery and family restoration ministry
Assets
$636K
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Margaret Heins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-margaret-heins-foundation-morg_b9e05ff244224c8fb8415acdaa12e62f
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_597202483_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Margaret Heins Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-margaret-heins-foundation-morg_b9e05ff244224c8fb8415acdaa12e62f},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Margaret Heins Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Margaret Heins Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?