Overview

Sign up for

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mend a Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $331,000 across 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FUND PROMISING RESEARCH AND INITIATIVES THAT EXTEND AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BORN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS.
Total Funding Given
$331K
2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.2K
B
Bridget O'Meara
Board Member
K
Kim Leader
Board Member
B
Brian O'Meara
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION?
No. THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION give?
THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Utah. 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 THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $331 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S HEART FOUNDATION, CAMP ODAYIN, and ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION?
THE MEND A HEART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.