Heestand Foundation Inc
Private foundation · Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3996303 · reported 2023–2025 · files as The Heestand Foundation Inc
69grants reported
$2,500median award
$1,500lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$218Ktotal paid
6states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 3 of its 69 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $8,500 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
1448 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 15-C
Chicago, IL 60610-2077
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $22,500 |
| Lajolla Cat Lounge To support rescue animals. | Lajolla, CA | $10,000 |
| Lajolla Music Society Supporting the arts. | Lajolla, CA | $9,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $8,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra FOR CSO GM ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $7,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $7,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood TO PROVIDE VITAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, SEX EDUCATION AND INFORMATION | St Louis, MO | $5,081 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $3,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago FOR SUSTAINING FELLOWS | Chicago, IL | $3,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $3,500 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church To support the church. | Chicago, IL | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden CARE FOR BBG GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS, EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES | Brooklyn, NY | $3,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Church pledge and Chicago lights. | Chicago, IL | $3,000 |
| Lajolla Music Society Supporting military veterans. | Lajolla, CA | $3,000 |
| Newbury Library For the annual fund. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Kanab, UT | $2,500 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre To support students, teachers, arts partners, and audiences the opportunity to experience live theat | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Anti Cruelity Society Helping pets find homes & veterinary care. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Joffrey Ballet of Chicago To support the arts. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders FOR EMERGENY MEDICAL AID TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ARMED CONFLICT, EPIDEMICS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISAS | New York, NY | $2,500 |
| California Community Foundation For the wildfire recovery fund. | Los Angeles, CA | $2,500 |
| Madonna Mission FOR EDUCATION AND RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES | Northfield, IL | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood TO PROVIDE VITAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, SEX EDUCATION AND INFORMATION | St Louis, MO | $2,500 |
| Contextos FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING REFLECTION AND HEALING, DEEPEN IMPACT, EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND PROVIDE SUPPO | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Chicago History Museum GUILD ANNUAL APPEAL | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio TO PROVIDE VITAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, SEX EDUCATION AND INFORMATION | Cleveland, OH | $2,500 |
| Artists in Public Schools Creating opportunities for artists in Chicago public schools. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Chicago Opera Theatre To support the opera for all program. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge Supporting veterans | St Petersburg, IL | $2,500 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Church pledge and Chicago lights. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Newbury Library For the annual fund. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Kanab, UT | $2,500 |
| Anti Cruelity Society Helping pets find homes & veterinary care. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Joffrey Ballet of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders FOR EMERGENY MEDICAL AID TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ARMED CONFLICT, EPIDEMICS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISAS | New York, NY | $2,500 |
| Latin School of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| High Jump ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Madonna Mission FOR EDUCATION AND RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES | Northfield, IL | $2,500 |
| Youth Guidance TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AT RISK YOUTH | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden CARE FOR BBG GARDENS AND COLLECTIONS, EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES | Brooklyn, NY | $2,500 |
| Contextos FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING REFLECTION AND HEALING, DEEPEN IMPACT, EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND PROVIDE SUPPO | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Guild of the Chicago History Museum GUILD ANNUAL APPEAL | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Bowery Mission To provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs. | New York, NY | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio TO PROVIDE VITAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, SEX EDUCATION AND INFORMATION | Columbus, OH | $2,500 |
| Artists in Public Schools Creating opportunities for artists in Chicago public schools. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Chicago Opera Theatre To support the opera for all program. | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge Supporting veterans | St Petersburg, IL | $2,500 |
| Newbury Library FOR PRESIDENT'S FELLOWS | Chicago, IL | $2,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) AND CAMPAIGN PLEDGE | Chicago, IL | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Kanab, UT | $1,500 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) AND CAMPAIGN PLEDGE | Chicago, IL | $1,500 |
| Anti Cruelity Society Helping pets and educating people. | Chicago, IL | $1,500 |
| Joffrey Ballet of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders FOR EMERGENY MEDICAL AID TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ARMED CONFLICT, EPIDEMICS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISAS | New York, NY | $1,500 |
| Latin School of Chicago FOR ANNUAL FUND (UNRESTRICTED) | Chicago, IL | $1,500 |
| High Jump ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT | Chicago, IL | $1,500 |
| Madonna Mission FOR EDUCATION AND RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES | Northfield, IL | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of St Louis TO PROVIDE VITAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, SEX EDUCATION AND INFORMATION | St Louis, MO | $1,500 |
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