Hegi Family Foundation
Hegi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 39 grants totaling $300,400, supporting organizations that include children’s charities, elder services, education, arts, employment services, and community programs.
Hegi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hegi Family Foundation gave $300K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,400
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,703
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,268,769
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (17 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 Hegi Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Frederick B Hegi Jr as the contact and requests a written request explaining how funds will be used. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Frederick B Hegi Jr
Mailing address: 750 North St Paul Suite 1000, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 850-9819
Email: fredhegi@wingatepartners.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hegi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crystal Charity Ball ($60K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 186 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hegi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 39 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% of 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 $258K (2023) to $545K (2021). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | Programs Benefiting Children and Children's Charities | $60,000 |
| The Senior Source Dallas, TX | Programs for the Elderly | $25,000 |
| Dallas Womens Club Dallas, TX | Programs to enhance the lives of others in our local communities | $16,600 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Educational Programs, Athletic Programs, Scholarships, Community Needs | $16,550 |
| AT&T Performing Arts Center Dalals, TX | Art programs, community programs, live productions, support for artists | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas Dallas, TX | Programs to help people with barries to employment recognize and reach their full potential | $15,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge Dallas, TX | Programs for at-Risk Children and Neighborhoods | $15,000 |
| Pi Phi Style Show Dallas, TX | Reading Programs, Scholorship Fund, Community Involvement | $15,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | Support local organizations for early learning, maternal health and family stability | $15,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center Dallas, TX | Advancing and supporting the values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, compassion | $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 | $3,268,769 | $186,323 | $332,807 | $300,400 | 39 | $309,993 | $163,522 | $188,680 |
| 2024 | $3,411,773 | $487,373 | $280,230 | $272,485 | 31 | $275,327 | $482,486 | $185,132 |
| 2023 | $3,199,084 | $125,827 | $273,074 | $258,105 | 29 | $260,396 | $113,149 | $173,662 |
| 2022 | $3,303,635 | $123,723 | $277,374 | $265,767 | 39 | $267,821 | $114,170 | $194,173 |
| 2021 | $3,450,548 | $261,979 | $552,467 | $544,655 | 48 | $545,687 | $292,002 | $201,174 |
| 2020 | $3,701,056 | $145,036 | $353,617 | $343,830 | 41 | — | $137,527 | $193,284 |
| 2019 | $3,904,882 | $112,794 | $439,407 | $428,435 | 59 | — | $105,375 | $212,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hegi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K 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 include support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Southern Methodist University describes its mission as educating through research and teaching, while Goodwill Industries of Dallas says it helps people facing barriers to employment build skills and find jobs. The Dallas Foundation says it brings together people, ideas, and investments in Greater Dallas so individuals and families can reach their full potential.
Other 2025 recipients include Kershaw’s Challenge, which says it provides funds and other assistance to build schools and orphanages in Lusaka, Zambia, and supports other U.S. organizations; and Dallas Theater Center, which says it engages and inspires its community through productions, educational programs, and other initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $300,400. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $60,000 to Crystal Charity Ball for programs benefiting children and children’s charities; $25,000 to The Senior Source for programs for the elderly; and $16,600 to Dallas Womens Club for programs to enhance local communities. Other notable grants included $16,550 to Southern Methodist University and $15,000 each to AT&T Performing Arts Center, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Kershaw’s Challenge, Pi Phi Style Show, and The Dallas Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick B Hegi Jr as president; Margie A Hegi, Peter B Hegi, and Brian F Hegi as vice presidents; and Louise Backa as secretary/treasurer.
Hegi Family Foundation is led by Frederick B. Hegi Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick B. Hegi Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Backa
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie A. Hegi
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian F. Hegi
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter B. Hegi
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
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 Hegi Family Foundation
How much does Hegi Family Foundation give each year?
Hegi Family Foundation gave $300K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $272K across 31 grants.
What is Hegi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hegi Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,703, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hegi Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Hegi Family Foundation give grants?
Hegi Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (31 grants).
Does Hegi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Hegi Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hegi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hegi Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Crystal Charity Ball ($60,000), The Senior Source ($25,000) and Dallas Womens Club ($16,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hegi Family Foundation?
Hegi Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hegi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hegi Family Foundation?
The filing names Frederick B Hegi Jr as the contact and requests a written request explaining how funds will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hegi Family Foundation's EIN?
Hegi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2217565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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