As local business owners, Dan Poeta of Horizon Heat & Air and Matt Johnes of Hannah Flanagan's have always made charitable giving a priority of their operations. Both understood the importance of giving back to the community that has supported their businesses over the years. Eventually there came a time when they each found themselves wishing for an avenue that would help their philanthropy evolve and make the most impact.
In 2015, Dan pursued one of those avenues and met with Community Foundation staff to set up the Horizon Heat & Air Community Fund, a Donor Advised Fund. Creating a Donor Advised Fund offered structure and organization to Dan’s giving process. In the first year the Horizon Heat & Air Community Fund was established, $12,000 was awarded to 15 local organizations.
After learning about Dan’s fund and giving process, Matt connected with Dan and the pair quickly concluded that their goals paralleled and that doubling their dollars would make even more of an impact for those in need.
Since its inception, the Charitable Giving Program has awarded more than $450,000 in grants to local nonprofits. Currently the Program is funded by seven different local businesses -- all of which are working to help make life better for all in Henderson County.
Recipients for 2025 are listed here.
Grant Information and Timeline
Application Deadline
February 13th
Award Notification
Mid-February
Awards Received
Awards from the Work with Heart Giving Circle are disbursed quarterly, determined by the donors. If awarded, you will be notified of what quarter to expect your award. (Payments will be received shortly after the 1st of every quarter – Q1 February, Q2 April, Q3 July, Q4 October).
Grants Portal
In order to qualify, organizations must be a tax-exempt nonprofit serving Henderson County.
The Work with Heart Charitable Giving Program is made possible by the following partners:
