Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation
The Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodbine, Iowa. Its mission is to encourage and multiply opportunities for children in poverty, with support directed toward practical programs and projects related to human health, community well-being, and education.
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Nebraska. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,336,256
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,942
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $921,613
- +13.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (17 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a Letter of Interest through the grantmaking portal. Review the foundation’s Fact Sheet before applying; some applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s website lists LOI deadlines of February 15 and July 15 each fiscal year, with each request opportunity opening approximately two months before its deadline.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s website lists LOI deadlines of February 15 and July 15 each fiscal year, with each request…
- Contact
Application contact: Carrie Murdock
Mailing address: 518 Walker St, Woodbine, IA 51579
Phone: (712) 647-2041
Website: https://heistandfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation
Who Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sinc ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
288 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 258 grants of 288 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website gives preference to requests from the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area and western Iowa within 100 miles of Omaha. Its website also identifies rural communities, especially in southwest Iowa, as a priority. In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to Nebraska recipients and 19% to Iowa recipients; the remainder went to recipients in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 65 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $554K (2021) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinc Omaha, NE | GRANT | $300,000 |
| Thriving Families Alliance Council Bluffs, IA | Operating | $145,000 |
| Building Blocks Academy Woodbine, IA | Operating | $84,500 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland Omaha, NE | Operating | $75,000 |
| Lutherna Services of Nebraska Omaha, NE | Operating | $75,000 |
| Children's Respite Care Center Omaha, NE | Operating | $70,000 |
| Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Omaha, NE | Operating | $70,000 |
| Together Inc Omaha Omaha, NE | Operating | $70,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center Omaha, NE | GRANT | $65,000 |
| Go Beyond Nebraska Omaha, NE | Operating | $60,000 |
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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 | $921,613 | $2,610,169 | $2,503,597 | $2,336,256 | 65 | $2,482,380 | $10,169 | $45,342 |
| 2024 | $814,814 | $1,994,586 | $2,295,882 | $2,044,164 | 66 | $2,295,883 | $9,586 | $42,073 |
| 2023 | $1,132,259 | $1,213,757 | $1,340,934 | $1,170,757 | 60 | $1,340,934 | $3,490 | $47,942 |
| 2022 | $1,251,182 | $1,502,631 | $1,481,351 | $1,404,466 | 46 | $1,481,351 | $1,046 | $42,673 |
| 2021 | $1,256,619 | $357,638 | $691,331 | $553,750 | 51 | — | $1,297 | $50,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to encourage and multiply opportunities for children in poverty. Its website describes priorities that include high-impact projects, programming, and operations support for children in poverty and families in crisis; workforce development programs that foster job skills, especially in the building construction trades; collaborative work across organizations; and programs and special projects in rural communities, particularly southwest Iowa.
The foundation requires applicants to be nonprofit organizations or governmental entities; applicants may use an approved fiscal agent. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. Building Blocks Academy says its mission is to provide early childhood development and childcare, including care that helps community members maintain employment. Food Bank for the Heartland describes its mission as eliminating hunger through consistent access to healthy food and community partnerships. Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty says it empowers under-resourced families to overcome barriers to success, while Heart Ministry Center describes providing food, healthcare, and support to people severely affected by poverty. Youth Emergency Services says it provides housing and support to young people experiencing instability, crisis, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 65 grants totaling $2,336,256. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest awards were $300,000 to SINC in Omaha, $145,000 to Thriving Families Alliance in Council Bluffs, $84,500 to Building Blocks Academy in Woodbine, and $75,000 each to Food Bank for the Heartland and Lutheran Services of Nebraska in Omaha. Other notable awards included $70,000 each to Children’s Respite Care Center, Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, and Together Inc Omaha; $65,000 to Heart Ministry Center; and $53,000 to Youth Emergency Services.
The foundation’s website says the grant process begins with a Letter of Interest submitted through its portal. After reviewing LOIs, the foundation invites some organizations to submit a full application. Organizations may submit one application per grant cycle. Capital project requests are by invitation only, and the foundation does not fund nonprofit endowments. Grants are subject to agreement terms; payment may occur at project start, at completion, or as specified in the award agreement. The foundation states that it will not fund a specific project for more than three grant cycles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd R. Heistand as president, Carrie J. Murdock as secretary, and Randy Coenen as treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Mary J. Heistand, Mindy K. Crook, Kassey A. Bartels, Matthew T. Heistand, and Michael D. Matejka.
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation is led by Todd R. Heistand, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd R. Heistand
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carrie J. Murdock
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kassey A. Bartels
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary J. Heistand
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew T. Heistand
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael D. Matejka
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mindy K. Crook
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Randy Coenen
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brad R. Gross (2021) — Treasurer & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation
How much does Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation give each year?
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 66 grants.
What is Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,942, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation give grants?
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (46 grants), Council Bluffs, IA (5 grants), Woodbine, IA (3 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sinc ($300,000), Thriving Families Alliance ($145,000) and Building Blocks Academy ($84,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation?
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation reported $922K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to encourage and multiply opportunities for children in poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation?
Submit a Letter of Interest through the grantmaking portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's EIN?
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1604788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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