Heart Sing

EIN 54-1783308 · MD · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in VA, DC, TX +15
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Heart Sing based in MD paid 109 grants totaling $252.6K to 109 organizations across 18 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $16K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included ARLINGTON FOOD ASSISTANCE CENTER, READING IS FUNDAMENTAL OF NOVA, and WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,093,274
Giving (latest yr)
$252,550
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
109
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
109
States reached
18
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Arlington Food Assistance Center$16,000
  • Reading Is Fundamental of Nova$15,000
  • World Central Kitchen$12,500
  • Austin Pbs$10,000
  • Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center$10,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$90,250 · 36 grants
  • District of Columbia$65,500 · 29 grants
  • Texas$55,250 · 15 grants
  • Maryland$18,000 · 9 grants
  • Minnesota$8,500 · 3 grants
  • New York$4,500 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (109)

Arlington Food Assistance Center
Arlington, VA
General Use
$16,000
Reading Is Fundamental of Nova
Arlington, VA
General Use
$15,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
General Use
$12,500
Reading Is Fundamental
Washington, DC
General Use
$10,000
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, TX
General Use
$10,000
Austin Pbs
Austin, TX
General Use
$10,000
Doctors Without Border
Hagerstown, MD
General Use
$9,000
Network2work
Charlottesville, VA
General Use
$8,500
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
General Use
$7,000
Mayo Clinic Department of Development
Rochester, MN
General Use
$7,000
Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund
Chevy Chase, MD
General Use
$6,000
Cammo Center for American Military Music Opporunities
Woodbridge, VA
General Use
$6,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Heart Sing does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Heart Sing reported 109 itemized grants totaling $252.6K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $16K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include ARLINGTON FOOD ASSISTANCE CENTER, READING IS FUNDAMENTAL OF NOVA, WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN, among 109 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Heart Sing is a private foundation based in Maryland, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Heart Sing gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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