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Heisman Trophy Trust is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $54.2M. Annual income is reported at $20.2M. Total assets have grown from $9.8M in 2010 to $50.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida. According to available records, Heisman Trophy Trust has made 210 grants totaling $13.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $2.1M in 2020 to $5M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $6.3M distributed across 126 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M, with an average award of $64K. The foundation has supported 68 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Minnesota, Florida, which account for 40% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$50K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 42 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Heisman Trophy Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 210 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MN, FL.
Heisman Trophy Trust has distributed a total of $13.4M across 210 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $64K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M.
Heisman Trophy Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Heisman Trophy Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 25 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Whalen | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $231K | $14K | $272K |
| William J Dockery | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vasili Krishnamurti | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sanford Wurmfeld | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| N Richard Kalikow | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marva A Smalls | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James E Corcoran | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel W Reed | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol A Pisano | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian D Obergfell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne F Donahue | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Comerford Esq | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.1M
Total Assets
$50.2M
Fair Market Value
$50.5M
Net Worth
$49.5M
Grants Paid
$2.5M
Contributions
$4.9M
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $46.7M
Total Grants
210
Total Giving
$13.4M
Average Grant
$64K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
68
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation Saint Vincent De Paul SocietyFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Bethpage, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Hbc Foundation IncFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Newberry, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| American ExpressFINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| New York Community TrustFINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2M | 2022 |
| Scholarship America IncFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $140K | 2022 |
| Curtis Granderson Foundation IncFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Walnut Creek, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of New York CityFINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey New York High SchoolFINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $29K | 2022 |
| V FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Cary, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Tim Tebow FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| George Rogers Foundation Of The Carolinas IncFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Archie & Bonita Griffin FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Westerville, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Johnny Rodgers Youth FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2022 |
| Desire Street MinistriesFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Robert Griffin Iii FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Arlington, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Trenton Kappa FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Trenton, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Promote AltruismFINANCIAL SUPPORT | S Arville, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Billy Sims Foundation IncFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Tulsa, OK | $10K | 2022 |
| The Torretta FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation For AutismFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Framingham, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation Of Middle TennesseeFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Texas Christian University (Tcu)FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| St Raymond SchoolFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Green Beret FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| DonorschooseorgFINANCIAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |