Harry Heiman Family Foundation
The Harry Heiman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2025, it made 39 grants totaling $236,312, including grants to organizations in Georgia and several other states.
Harry Heiman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry Heiman Family Foundation gave $236K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Georgia. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $236,312
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,059
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $343,319
- -10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry Heiman Family Foundation
- 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: 757 Greenwood Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (770) 956-7977
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry Heiman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Care USA ($25K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 176 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Atlanta, and its 2025 grants included recipients in Georgia and other states. By recipient state, 38% of grant dollars went to Georgia, 15% to New York, 14% to Maryland, 11% to Illinois, and 10% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry Heiman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 39 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2019) to $236K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care USA Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Global Village Project Kirkwood, MO | General Support | $21,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (Hias) Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Congregation or Hadash Inc Sandy Springs, GA | General Support | $14,462 |
| Impact Israel Bethesda, MD | General Support | $12,500 |
| Greenlight Fund Boston, MA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Center, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Arava Institute Newton, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $343,319 | $203,236 | $243,403 | $236,312 | 39 | $236,412 | $165,024 | $13,820 |
| 2024 | $383,486 | $436,939 | $240,034 | $233,335 | 37 | $235,480 | $324,351 | $10,717 |
| 2023 | $186,581 | $211,876 | $223,838 | $216,082 | 29 | $218,944 | $155,374 | $9,376 |
| 2022 | $198,543 | $22,416 | $220,098 | $217,316 | 35 | $217,416 | $22,234 | $15,207 |
| 2021 | $396,225 | $220,148 | $212,765 | $208,945 | 36 | $210,807 | $173,765 | $16,929 |
| 2020 | $388,847 | $255,038 | $231,428 | $229,400 | 32 | — | $186,261 | $15,229 |
| 2019 | $365,916 | $211,617 | $163,092 | $159,530 | 32 | — | $27,352 | $21,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Heiman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta says it cares for, connects, and strengthens the Jewish community in greater Atlanta, Israel, and the world. American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes supporting children and families in high-poverty urban areas (GreenLight Fund), advancing health equity in Georgia (Georgians for a Healthy Future), building a prosperous future for Israel and its people (Jewish National Fund), supporting Georgia State University, fighting hunger (Atlanta Community Food Bank), and connecting people and the planet through environmental education and climate action (Adamah).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $236,312. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $25,000 to CARE USA, $21,000 to Global Village Project, and $20,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) and American Jewish World Service, and $14,462 to Congregation Or Hadash. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harry J. Heiman as president and treasurer, Abby L. Friedman as vice president and secretary, and Edward M. Frankel as assistant secretary.
Harry Heiman Family Foundation is led by Harry J. Heiman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry J. Heiman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Abby L. Friedman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward M. Frankel
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Harry Heiman Family Foundation
How much does Harry Heiman Family Foundation give each year?
Harry Heiman Family Foundation gave $236K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $233K across 37 grants.
What is Harry Heiman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry Heiman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,059, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry Heiman Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Harry Heiman Family Foundation give grants?
Harry Heiman Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (15 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Harry Heiman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry Heiman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry Heiman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Harry Heiman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Care USA ($25,000), Global Village Project ($21,000) and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry Heiman Family Foundation?
Harry Heiman Family Foundation reported $343K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry Heiman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta says it cares for, connects, and strengthens the Jewish community in greater Atlanta, Israel, and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry Heiman Family Foundation?
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 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 2019–2025.
Does Harry Heiman Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Harry Heiman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harry-heiman-family-foundation-morg_31ac04908c1b4de79a4900b72caea189
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