Tua August Heid by T Heid Char
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 grants supported charitable organizations in Virginia and Maryland, including environmental, health, animal-welfare, and community organizations.
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char at a glance
In short: Tua August Heid by T Heid Char gave $904K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $65K), mostly in Virginia. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $904,000
- -17.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $64,571
- -23.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $22,933,913
- +4.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tua August Heid by T Heid Char
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tua August Heid by T Heid Char funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $800K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 34 grants of 57 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 11% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tua August Heid by T Heid Char open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $850K (2023) to $1.8M (2020). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $904K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted General Suport | $100,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted General | $85,000 |
| Caring for Creatures Foundation Palmyra, VA | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Childsavers Richmond, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation Brookneal, VA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| James River Association Richmond, VA | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,933,913 | $1,898,104 | $1,149,466 | $904,000 | 14 | $980,643 | $1,806,138 | $1,385,858 |
| 2025 | $21,925,339 | $2,045,115 | $1,320,135 | $1,090,000 | 13 | $1,162,848 | $1,907,525 | $1,288,862 |
| 2024 | $21,123,782 | $856,467 | $1,188,041 | $1,000,000 | 9 | $1,066,999 | $630,019 | $1,163,499 |
| 2023 | $21,418,668 | $207,954 | $1,086,455 | $850,000 | 8 | $916,345 | $626,909 | $1,156,402 |
| 2022 | $22,315,204 | $3,118,165 | $1,445,516 | $1,193,000 | 13 | $1,264,894 | $3,258,524 | $1,280,647 |
| 2021 | $20,881,623 | $1,345,026 | $972,434 | $875,000 | 6 | — | $1,191,348 | $1,069,166 |
| 2020 | $20,278,851 | $1,081,978 | $1,778,744 | $1,761,000 | 13 | — | $1,154,215 | $1,099,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tua August Heid by T Heid Char reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as environmental conservation, health care, and animal welfare. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as “Save the Bay,” while the James River Association says it acts as a guardian of the James River and promotes conservation and responsible stewardship. The Charlottesville Free Clinic says it provides no-cost medical, mental health, vision, and dental services to people who are low-income, uninsured, or underinsured.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $904,000. The smallest was $4,000, the largest was $100,000, and the median was $62,500. Among the largest awards were $100,000 each to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, and Piedmont Environmental Council; and $85,000 to Charlottesville Free Clinic.
In 2025, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation received $100,000, the James River Association received $75,000, and the Charlottesville Free Clinic and Shalom Farms each received $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$65K (2021) → $190K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $190K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tua August Heid by T Heid Char
How much does Tua August Heid by T Heid Char give each year?
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char gave $904K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.1M across 13 grants.
What is Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's typical grant size?
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's median grant in 2026 was $62,500, and its average grant was $64,571, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tua August Heid by T Heid Char that year got $38K on average.
Where does Tua August Heid by T Heid Char give grants?
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char gives mostly in Virginia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (5 grants), Richmond, VA (3 grants) and Warrenton, VA (2 grants).
Does Tua August Heid by T Heid Char give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's largest grantees?
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's largest 2026 grantees include Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($100,000), Nature Conservancy ($100,000) and Martha Jefferson Hospital ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tua August Heid by T Heid Char?
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $981K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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.
What does Tua August Heid by T Heid Char fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as environmental conservation, health care, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tua August Heid by T Heid Char?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's EIN?
Tua August Heid by T Heid Char's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6461065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Tua August Heid by T Heid Char accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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