Andrew David Heitman Foundation
Andrew David Heitman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newtonville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $958K. Net investment income was $343K.
Andrew David Heitman Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrew David Heitman Foundation gave $958K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $479K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $957,500
- +112.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $478,750
- +219.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $478,750
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Andrew David Heitman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($900K). Together the top 2 received $958K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 12 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Andrew David Heitman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 869% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2021) to $958K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $958K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Brain Aneurysm Research | $900,000 |
| Brain Aneurysm Foundation Hanover, MA | Brain Aneurysm Research | $57,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $343,079 | $1,009,675 | $957,500 | 2 | $957,500 | $343,079 | — |
| 2022 | $679,453 | $198,415 | $480,144 | $450,000 | 3 | $450,000 | $185,375 | $51,787 |
| 2021 | $974,446 | $130,191 | $353,692 | $325,000 | 2 | $325,000 | $101,499 | $80,428 |
| 2020 | $1,197,738 | $46,781 | $413,454 | $380,000 | 3 | — | $13,327 | $81,839 |
| 2019 | $1,562,934 | $35,144 | $366,817 | $331,000 | 2 | — | $4,178 | $87,086 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andrew David Heitman Foundation is led by Kenneth J. Vacovec, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kenneth J. Vacovec
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tonya S. James
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andrew David Heitman Foundation
How much does Andrew David Heitman Foundation give each year?
Andrew David Heitman Foundation gave $958K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $450K across 3 grants.
What is Andrew David Heitman Foundation?
Andrew David Heitman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newtonville, MA.
Where does Andrew David Heitman Foundation operate?
Andrew David Heitman Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Michigan.
What is Andrew David Heitman Foundation's EIN?
Andrew David Heitman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4503446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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