AI Summary
The Heilicher Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2024, the foundation paid a total of $438.5K across 19 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
Minnetonka, MN
$1.8M
48%
Smith Jewish Academy
Minneapolis, MN
$714K
19%

JEWFOLK MEDIA INC
Minneapolis, MN
$90K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEILICHER FOUNDATION?
No. HEILICHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEILICHER FOUNDATION give?
HEILICHER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, California, and Maryland. 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 HEILICHER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEILICHER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEILICHER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HEILICHER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $439 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEILICHER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HEILICHER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION, Smith Jewish Academy, and JEWFOLK MEDIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEILICHER FOUNDATION?
HEILICHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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