Two Herons Foundation
Two Herons Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $110K.
Two Herons Foundation at a glance
In short: Two Herons Foundation gave $110K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,500
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $27,607
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (55% 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 Two Herons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research ($40K). Together the top 4 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Two Herons Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $215K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research Des Moines, WA | Support rescue of marine animals in need of vital meals and medications. | $40,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Support Mission to Conserve Lands and Waters | $30,000 |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Seattle, WA | Support mission to protect and preserve the waters of puget sound | $20,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Support Mission to End Child Hunger | $20,000 |
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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 | $27,607 | $110,909 | $111,782 | $110,000 | 4 | $110,977 | $110,104 | $43,778 |
| 2024 | $28,480 | $1,791 | $63,468 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,977 | $1,032 | $40,810 |
| 2023 | $90,157 | $5,583 | $40,364 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,659 | $3,236 | $30,756 |
| 2022 | $124,938 | $125,513 | $203,406 | $200,000 | 2 | $200,550 | $124,788 | $36,600 |
| 2021 | $202,831 | $108,553 | $215,354 | $215,000 | 3 | $215,000 | $108,528 | $56,595 |
| 2020 | $339,632 | $71,402 | $151,447 | $150,000 | 4 | — | $71,402 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Two Herons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Two Herons Foundation is led by Lauren Bricker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Bricker
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Bricker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Bricker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Ortega
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elias Ortega
At Large Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Two Herons Foundation
How much does Two Herons Foundation give each year?
Two Herons Foundation gave $110K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
What is Two Herons Foundation's typical grant size?
Two Herons Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Two Herons Foundation give grants?
Two Herons Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (27%) and District of Columbia (18%).
Does Two Herons Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Two Herons Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Two Herons Foundation?
Two Herons Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Two Herons Foundation's EIN?
Two Herons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0491701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work Two Herons 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
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