The Heidt Family Foundation concentrates almost all of its giving on education and youth-focused charities, with very large, targeted gifts rather than many small awards. Most dollars have gone to a repeat beneficiary, the Naples Children & Education Foundation, alongside a substantial grant to Xavier University, indicating preference for both community-level children’s programming and institutional higher-education support. Gifts appear unrestricted or for general educational endeavors, suggesting flexible program or operating support.
The Heidt Family Foundation’s largest recent grants go to children’s education and youth-serving institutions, with Naples Children & Education Foundation receiving more than $1.1 million in 2024 and another $418,141 in 2025. That pattern shows a funder that is willing to make very large, repeated awards when it identifies a close fit. The same approach appears in Cincinnati, where Xavier University received $310,000 in 2025 for educational endeavors. Across the recent grants list, the foundation supports education, youth achievement, medical and health-related work, arts and museums, and environmental conservation. Several awards are directed to organizations serving children, students, people with disabilities, and local community members. It also backs Catholic education and regional institutions, including schools and universities. The foundation’s giving is not limited to one type of recipient. It funds direct-service nonprofits, schools, hospitals, museums, conservation groups, and organizations serving people with disabilities. Some grants are framed broadly as educational or charitable endeavors, while others specify medical research, museum programs, or support for living arrangements for disabled people.
Education is the clearest throughline in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $141,000 in 2024 and $140,000 in 2025 to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati for supporting youth education and achievement, and $38,050 in 2025 to St Xavier High School for educational endeavors. Its health-related giving includes $200,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to Lindner Center of Hope for medical research, plus $100,000 in 2025 to Cincinnati Cancer Foundation for cancer research. The foundation also supports community and cultural institutions. It awarded $100,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 to Cincinnati Museum Center for museum and programs, and $60,000 in 2025 to Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples for museum activities. Environmental work appears as well, including grants to Everglades Foundation and Naples Botanical Garden.
Typical grants cluster around a relatively small-to-mid range: the 25th percentile is $2,500, the median is $7,500, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. The recent list also shows some much larger awards, so the foundation uses a mixed pattern of modest gifts and selected high-dollar commitments. Recurrence is a clear feature of its approach: several recipients appear in consecutive years, including Naples Children & Education Foundation, Lindner Center of Hope, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati, Bethany House, St Xavier High School, Sustainable Medical Missions, and Everglades Foundation. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and can fund individuals, though the recent grants shown here are all to organizations.
$2.1M
$661K
$2.7M
$2.1M
Most grants fall between $3K and $25K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Highly concentrated giving: very few, large grants with repeat support to a single nonprofit (Naples Children & Education Foundation) and occasional sizable one-off institutional gifts; funds skew to public charities focused on education.
Notable grantees: Naples Children & Education Foundation, Xavier University, Other education-focused public charities (youth & community education programs)
Grantmaking is heavily centered in Ohio, which accounts for 57% of grants. Cincinnati appears frequently among recipients, alongside Mason, Beechwood, and other Ohio locations. Florida is another visible destination, with grants to Naples, Naples, and Palmetto Bay organizations. All recent grants in the provided list went to U.S. recipients, so the country distribution is entirely domestic.
The recent grants show a strong emphasis on education and youth-serving organizations, alongside medical research, museums, conservation, and services for people with disabilities. Recipients include schools, universities, children’s organizations, health and research groups, and cultural institutions.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Naples Children & Education Foundation, Lindner Center of Hope, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati, Bethany House, St Xavier High School, Sustainable Medical Missions, and Everglades Foundation.
The typical grant profile is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $7,500 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger awards, including seven-figure and six-figure commitments.
Ohio receives the largest share of grants, at 57% of the total. Cincinnati appears repeatedly among recipient locations, with additional grants going to other Ohio cities such as Mason and Beechwood.
Recent health-related grants include medical research, cancer research, health and wellbeing, medical emergency services, and long-term medical care. The foundation also supported living arrangements for disabled people and medical care for people with health needs in other lands.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | Naples, FL | $418,141 | 2025 | Funding for Education |
| XAVIER UNIVERSITY | CINCINNATI, OH | $310,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS |
| LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE | MASON, OH | $200,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $140,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING YOUTH EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENT |
| BETHANY HOUSE | CINCINNATI, OH | $105,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS |
| LADD | CINCINNATI, OH | $101,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS OF DISABLED |
| CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR MUSEUM AND PROGRAMS |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | Funding for cancer research |
| Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples | Naples, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | Support museum activities |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $60,000 | 2025 | Funding for health and wellbeing of the community |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR BOTANICAL GARDEN |
| ST XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL | CINCINNATI, OH | $38,050 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | $37,500 | 2025 | Funding to conserve America's Everglades |
| SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL MISSIONS | CINCINNATI, OH | $35,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO THOSE WITH HEALTH NEEDS IN OTHER LANDS |
| DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL | CINCINNATI, OH | $25,350 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS |
| ProKids | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | Support children who are neglected and abused |
| Alden Volunteers | Alden, MI | $25,000 | 2025 | Funding Community Service Organization |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | Cincinnati, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | Provide education for elementary school kids |
| CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN | CINCINNATI, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE OF AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS |
| Springer School and Center | CIncinnati, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | Education for children with learning disabilities |
| Pink Ribbon | CincinnaTI, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | Funding for imaging services |
| JESUIT SPIRITUAL CENTER OF MILFORD | MILFORD, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS |
| MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES | CINCINNATI, OH | $14,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED WOMEN AND SENIORS |
| BEECHWOOD HOME | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,856 | 2025 | LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE |
| Archdiocese of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | Support for local Catholic churches |
| ANTHONY MUNOZ FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | YOUTH ACTIVITIES SUPPORT |
| CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS |
| Womens Care Center | Naples, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Provide prenatal care for women |
| ORDER OF MALTA AMERICAN ASSN | NEW YORK, NY | $9,900 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS |
| Ken Anderson Alliance | CinCINNATI, OH | $8,000 | 2025 | Programs for Adults with Disabilities |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | $7,250 | 2025 | Support active and retired navy seals |
| Naples Art Association | Naples, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | Providing support for the Naples Art Museum |
| CRIS COLLINSWORTH PROSCAN FUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR WOMEN |
| TORCH LAKE PROTECTION ALLIANCE | BELLAIRE, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND UP KEEP OF PUBLIC LAKE |
| LA SOUPE INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUNDING FOR FEEDING THE HUNGRY |
| Cincinnati Ballet | CIncinnati, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | To support the fine arts |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Provide funding for art preservation and presentation |
| Crossroads Church | Cincinnati, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Support church activities |
| GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE (GOLF) | GOLF, IL | $4,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS |
| Joyful Heart Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | $3,333 | 2025 | Raise awareness to domestic violence and abuse |
| Sundari Foundation | Miami, FL | $3,333 | 2025 | Provide for homeless women and children |
| Women Helping Women | Cincinnati, OH | $3,333 | 2025 | Support women that are victims of domestic violence |
| Housewares Charity Foundation | Rosemont, IL | $2,588 | 2025 | Raising money in the housewares industry |
| Dan Beard Council | Cincinnati, OH | $2,500 | 2025 | Support scouting |
| The ALS Association | Arlington, VA | $2,500 | 2025 | Provide funding for ALS research |
| St Francis Seraph Ministries | CincINNATI, OH | $2,500 | 2025 | Funding for Religious and Community Programs |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | General support |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL | CINCINNATI, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | $1,050 | 2025 | Provide food for the less fortunate |
| KENZIE'S CLOSET | CINCINNATI, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR YOUTH |
Naples Children & Education Foundation
$418,141Funding for Education
LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE
$200,000MEDICAL RESEARCH
SUPPORTING YOUTH EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENT
BETHANY HOUSE
$105,000CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS OF DISABLED
Cincinnati Cancer Foundation
$100,000Funding for cancer research
Funding for health and wellbeing of the community
ST XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
$38,050EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS
SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL MISSIONS
$35,000TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO THOSE WITH HEALTH NEEDS IN OTHER LANDS
DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL
$25,350EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS
Alden Volunteers
$25,000Funding Community Service Organization
Xavier Jesuit Academy
$25,000Provide education for elementary school kids
CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN
$20,000TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE OF AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS
Education for children with learning disabilities
Pink Ribbon
$15,000Funding for imaging services
JESUIT SPIRITUAL CENTER OF MILFORD
$15,000FUNDING FOR RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED WOMEN AND SENIORS
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
$10,000Support for local Catholic churches
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE FINE ARTS
Womens Care Center
$10,000Provide prenatal care for women
ORDER OF MALTA AMERICAN ASSN
$9,900RELIGIOUS CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS
Naples Art Association
$5,000Providing support for the Naples Art Museum
CRIS COLLINSWORTH PROSCAN FUND
$5,000MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR WOMEN
TORCH LAKE PROTECTION ALLIANCE
$5,000TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND UP KEEP OF PUBLIC LAKE
Cincinnati Ballet
$5,000To support the fine arts
Crossroads Church
$5,000Support church activities
GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE (GOLF)
$4,500TO SUPPORT COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS
Sundari Foundation
$3,333Provide for homeless women and children
Housewares Charity Foundation
$2,588Raising money in the housewares industry
Dan Beard Council
$2,500Support scouting
The ALS Association
$2,500Provide funding for ALS research
Compassion International
$2,000General support
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$2,000SUPPORT MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED