Fred J Heigel Foundation
Fred J Heigel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rocky River, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $577K. Net investment income was $53K.
Fred J Heigel Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred J Heigel Foundation gave $577K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $289K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $577,122
- +1342.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $288,561
- +1342.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $288,561
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Fred J Heigel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($577K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fred J Heigel Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $577K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $577K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $342,122 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $235,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $96,014 | $601,427 | $577,122 | 2 | $577,122 | $52,833 | $15,781 |
| 2020 | $505,413 | $34,824 | $63,440 | $40,000 | 2 | — | — | $32,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred J Heigel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred J Heigel Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jennifer Paterson
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Heigel
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Fred J Heigel Foundation
How much does Fred J Heigel Foundation give each year?
Fred J Heigel Foundation gave $577K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
Where does Fred J Heigel Foundation operate?
Fred J Heigel Foundation has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
How much is Fred J Heigel Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Fred J Heigel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fred J Heigel Foundation's EIN?
Fred J Heigel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1782057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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