The Heestand Foundation INC
Private foundation · Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3996303 · reported 2025
24grants reported
$2,500median award
$2,500lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$84Ktotal paid
6states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 1 of its 24 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $3,000 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Youth Guidance TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AT RISK YOUTH | Chicago, IL | $1,000 |
| Bowery Mission To provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, and life-changing programs. | New York, NY | $1,000 |
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