Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $389,142 to charitable organizations.
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby at a glance
In short: Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby gave $389K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), top state Minnesota. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $389,142
- +69.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,377
- +69.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $19,457
- Total assets
- $4,084,904
- -7.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (25% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mayo Clinic Foundation ($97K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 55 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2026, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Minnesota (25%), Florida (20%), Virginia (15%), Maryland (15%), and New York (15%). Its listed 2026 recipients also included organizations in California and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $97K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $229K (2025) to $389K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN | Unrestricted General | $97,286 |
| Mental Health America Inc Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $58,372 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $38,914 |
| American Heart Association Inc St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted General | $38,914 |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $38,914 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted General | $19,457 |
| Masonic Medical Research Lab Utica, NY | Unrestricted General | $19,457 |
| National Osteoporosis Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $19,457 |
| University of Miami-Ophthalmology Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted General | $19,457 |
| The Arthritis Research Institute Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted General | $19,457 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,084,904 | $206,415 | $526,327 | $389,142 | 11 | $440,810 | $125,119 | $375,537 |
| 2025 | $4,405,672 | $325,471 | $355,735 | $229,174 | 11 | $278,707 | $247,503 | $355,369 |
| 2024 | $4,436,756 | $217,237 | $377,753 | $258,800 | 11 | $303,689 | $146,415 | $323,869 |
| 2023 | $4,598,103 | $302,365 | $373,609 | $258,800 | 11 | $300,714 | $233,197 | $310,889 |
| 2022 | $4,671,874 | $334,866 | $455,759 | $338,686 | 11 | $383,741 | $263,350 | $356,804 |
| 2021 | $4,793,780 | $182,980 | $340,649 | $231,620 | 11 | — | $116,236 | $318,002 |
| 2020 | $4,954,703 | $249,715 | $414,557 | $309,600 | 11 | — | $186,626 | $294,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby reported a distributable amount of $376K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for medical and health-related organizations. Mental Health America describes its own mission as advancing mental health and well-being through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. The Glaucoma Research Foundation describes its mission as curing glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $389,142. Grant amounts ranged from $19,457 to $97,286, with a median of $19,457.
The largest reported grants included $97,286 to Mayo Clinic Foundation, $58,372 to Mental Health America Inc., and $38,914 each to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer, the American Heart Association, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Other reported recipients included the National Foundation for Cancer Research, Masonic Medical Research Lab, National Osteoporosis Foundation, University of Miami-Ophthalmology, The Arthritis Research Institute, and Glaucoma Research Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America and Ron Smith as trustees.
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ron Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$33K (2020) → $43K (2026)
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$86K (2022) → $85K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $85K, to Bank of America (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby
How much does Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby give each year?
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby gave $389K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $229K across 11 grants.
What is Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's typical grant size?
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's median grant in 2026 was $19,457, and its average grant was $35,377, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby that year got $97K on average.
Where does Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby give grants?
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's top state is Minnesota, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Virginia (15%).
Does Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's largest grantees?
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's largest 2026 grantees include Mayo Clinic Foundation ($97,286), Mental Health America Inc ($58,372) and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer ($38,914), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby?
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $441K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $376K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for medical and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's EIN?
Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6421375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Elizabeth T Heim & Margaret L Rigby funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elizabeth-t-heim-and-margaret-l-rigby-morg_bc8ff3f5037541efa0f1b5aa729a5b42
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