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The Heersink Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Alabama, New York, and Illinois. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Friends of McMaster Inc
$770K
14%
TROY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$657.5K
12%
DOTHAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
$287.1K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Heersink Family Foundation?
No. Heersink Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Heersink Family Foundation give?
Heersink Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, New York, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Heersink Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Heersink Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,125. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Heersink Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Heersink Family Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly <$1,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Heersink Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Heersink Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Friends of McMaster Inc, TROY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and DOTHAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Heersink Family Foundation?
Heersink Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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