Esther L Heit Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Esther L Heit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Helena, Montana, registered in 1992, with $60,800 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
520 S Harris St, Helena, MT, 59601 EIN 75-2392220 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2025)
$61K
▲ 21.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$83K
Net assets
$2.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Esther L Heit Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating307 mo reserves · -37% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Esther L Heit Foundation: 307 mo reserves · -37% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Esther L Heit Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Esther L Heit Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $24K (FY2020) to $61K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
-37.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,800▲21.3% | $83,272▲17.2% | $2,130,074▲12.2% | $2,130,074▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $50,116▲30.1% | $71,042 | $1,898,790▲17.7% | $1,898,790▲17.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $38,530▼2.3% | $71,016▼7.7% | $1,613,620▲18.2% | $1,613,620▲18.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $39,425▼21.8% | $76,907▲36.3% | $1,364,721▼20.4% | $1,364,721▼20.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $50,387▲112% | $56,430▲12.1% | $1,714,565▲18.1% | $1,714,565▲18.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $23,719 | $50,334 | $1,451,440 | $1,451,440 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Esther L Heit Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Esther L Heit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2392220, based in Helena, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Esther L Heit Foundation's EIN?
- Esther L Heit Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2392220.
- How much revenue does Esther L Heit Foundation report?
- Esther L Heit Foundation reported $60,800 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Esther L Heit Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Esther L Heit Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Esther L Heit Foundation (EIN 75-2392220) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.