Harry Heiman Family Foundation

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 91-1825289

The Harry Heiman Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1998. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no employees and focuses on nondividend distribution of charitable funds.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$383K

+105.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$233K

+8.0% YoY

Grant Count

+27.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-15.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Heiman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is nondividend distribution and general support funding. Based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to Jewish organizations and community initiatives in the Atlanta area.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 35 grants in 2024, with a total distribution of approximately $240,034 in expenses. Notable recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on local and regional organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $672K (61%)

New York $157K (14%)

Maryland $112K (10%)

Massachusetts $63K (6%)

Virginia $55K (5%)

Pennsylvania $16K (1%)

Illinois $15K (1%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

+4 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

ArdsleyAtlantaBethesdaBostonCedarhurstChicagoDecaturDunwoodyFalls ChurchHuntingtonKirkwoodMariettaMiamiModestoMontgomeryNew YorkNewtonPhiladelphiaRabun GapRome

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Summary:

Total Assets: $383,486
Total Revenues: $436,939
Total Expenses: $240,034
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $110,234
Investment Income and Dividends: $11,628

2023 Comparison:

Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $53,608 (representing a 105.6% increase from 2023 to 2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$383,486	$186,581	$198,543
Revenue	$436,939	$211,876	$22,416
Expenses	$240,034	$223,838	$220,098
Qualifying Distributions	$235,480	$218,944	$217,416
Net Investment Income	$324,351	$155,374	$22,234
Distributable Amount	$10,717	$9,376	$15,207

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

169 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($66,000), Congregation or Hadash Inc ($22,900), American Jewish World Service ($12,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,890
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,500
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
AM YISRAEL CHAI ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$360
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CAMP TWIN LAKES ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CARE USA CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CONGREGATION OR HADASH INC SANDY SPRINGS, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$22,900
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
EQUALITY FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HARRY J HEIMAN	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	—	—
ABBY L FRIEDMAN	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	—	—
EDWARD M FRANKEL	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harry Heiman Family Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Harry Heiman Family Foundation?

The foundation made 35 grants in 2024, with a total distribution of approximately $240,034 in expenses. Notable recent grants include: • Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: $66,000 (General Support) • Congregation Or Hadash: $22,900 (General Support) • Greenlight Fund: $12,500 (General Support) The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees. Additional grants totaling $187,310 were distributed to 23 other organizations in 2024.

Where does Harry Heiman Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on local and regional organizations.

What size grants does Harry Heiman Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Harry Heiman Family Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $233K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harry Heiman Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harry Heiman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Harry Heiman Family Foundation's EIN?

Harry Heiman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1825289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.