The Heising-simons Foundation
Los Altos, California · EIN 260799587 · Private foundation
The Heising-simons Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $132.6M in annual giving against $753.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 3,428 grants for The Heising-simons Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Heising-simons Foundation funds
The Heising-simons Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH IN EARLY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (DREME) NETWORK | Redwood City, CA | $5.2M | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc COLORADO CLEAN CAR STANDARDS, EDF CLIMATE AND ENERGY, OCEANS, HABITAT EXCHANGE AND ESA DEFENSE, WESTERN WATER, CLIMATE SCIENCE, AND NATURAL | San Francisco, CA | $5.1M | 2018 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY, EV FULL TIME EMPLOYEE, FEDERAL CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ANALYSIS, SUSTAINABLE FERC | San Francisco, CA | $4.3M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Heising-simons Foundation
The Heising-simons Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at hsfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Heising-simons Foundation
- Does The Heising-simons Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Heising-simons Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Heising-simons Foundation fund?
- The Heising-simons Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Environmental Defense Fund Inc, Natural Resources Defense Council. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Heising-simons Foundation give in grants?
- The Heising-simons Foundation reported $132.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $765.1M over 3,428 grants.
- Where is The Heising-simons Foundation located?
- The Heising-simons Foundation is based in Los Altos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260799587.
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