Heimbinder Family Foundation

WESTLAKE, OH EIN: 34-6921501

The Heimbinder Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1989 and located in Westlake, Ohio. The foundation is also known as Isaac and Sheila Heimbinder. As a family foundation, it operates as a grantmaking organization supporting various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

+12.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$270K

-58.6% YoY

Grant Count

-65.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+18.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Heimbinder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $306K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a diverse portfolio of recipients. In 2024, the foundation made 166 grants to various organizations. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with documented grants to organizations in California (San Francisco Bay Area) and other regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $329K (46%)

New York $286K (40%)

California $61K (9%)

Illinois $11K (2%)

District of Columbia $8K (1%)

Ohio $7K (1%)

Idaho $4K (1%)

Missouri $4K (1%)

+11 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

Ann ArborArlingtonAustinBaltimoreBeachwoodBellportBemidjiBerkeleyBostonBoulderBrisbaneBronxBrookllynBrooklynBroolynCambridgeChicagoClevelandColorado SpringsCottonwood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $6,329,545
Total Revenue: $909,379
Total Expenses: $337,212
Net Income: $572,167
Total Liabilities: $99,300

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $5,641,476

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with assets significantly exceeding annual expenses, indicating capacity for sustained grantmaking.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,329,545	$5,641,476	$5,489,758
Revenue	$909,379	$745,058	$1,101,626
Expenses	$337,212	$725,311	$416,156
Qualifying Distributions	$262,300	$658,871	$348,638
Net Investment Income	$168,537	$239,467	$259,581
Distributable Amount	$305,929	$300,705	$236,704

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Chur ($50,000), Center for Genetic and Society ($5,000), Oak Grove School ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTER FOR HEALTH ENVIRONMENT JUSTI FALLS CHURCH, VA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$1,500
CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE BERKELEY, CA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$1,000
CENTER FOR GENETIC AND SOCIETY OAKLAND, CA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$5,000
COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS DEVELOPM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSES	$1,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA HAGERSTOWN, MD	GENERAL PURPOSES	$250
EARTH JUSTICE SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$400
ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL PURPOSES	$100
ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENT WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSES	$100
ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSES	$500
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSES	$100

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is associated with Isaac and Sheila Heimbinder as the founding family members.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SHEILA HEIMBINDER	Trustee	—	—
WILLIAM E REICHARD	Trustee	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 1991 Crocker Rd Ste 550, Westlake, OH 44145-1962

Telephone: 440-835-0600

EIN: 34-6921501

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Heimbinder Family Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a diverse portfolio of recipients. In 2024, the foundation made 166 grants to various organizations. Recent grants include: • The Bay School of San Francisco: $97,800 (for Gender Neutral Bathrooms) • Worldwide Ferry Safety Association: $15,000 (General Purposes) • San Francisco Baykeeper: $7,000 (General Purposes) The foundation's total giving in recent years has been substantial, with $648,760 in total giving reported in one recent fiscal year. The f…

Where does Heimbinder Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with documented grants to organizations in California (San Francisco Bay Area) and other regions.

What size grants does Heimbinder Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Heimbinder Family Foundation awarded 87 grants totaling $270K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Heimbinder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $306K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.