Heyman Family Foundation
The Heyman Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1953 and based in Marietta, Georgia. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since March 1955. It functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting various philanthropic initiatives across multiple states and territories.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$212K
+4.4% YoY
Grant Count
31
-8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+14.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education and Jewish agencies and temples. Its funding interests also encompass:
- Arts and culture
- Health
- Human services
- Education
- Science and STEM education
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
of approximately $26 based on recent data.
Average Grant
of approximately $26 based on recent data.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and territories, including:
- Alabama
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- New York
- Puerto Rico
It funds initiatives in major urban centers such as Atlanta, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,685,161
- Total revenues: $233,615
- Total expenses: $251,885
- Total giving: $212,000
- Annual expenses: $242,665
Investment income: $106,648 in 2024 (3.9% increase from 2023)
The foundation has no employees and operates with minimal staffing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,685,161 | $1,703,858 | $1,745,900 |
| Revenue | $233,615 | $201,636 | $328,121 |
| Expenses | $251,885 | $242,665 | $268,797 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $212,000 | $203,000 | $232,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $183,346 | $169,705 | $294,480 |
| Distributable Amount | $234,331 | $210,919 | $203,138 |
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
175 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by Lyons J. Heyman Jr., who serves as trustee without compensation.
Richard A. Heyman is identified as a trustee who has made significant personal philanthropic contributions, including a $4.5 million gift to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies to support early-stage innovative research.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYONS J HEYMAN JR | Trustee, as necessary | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH HEYMAN HARRIS | TRUSTEE, AS NECESSARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Richard A. Heyman, identified as a trustee, donated $4.5 million to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies to enable early-stage innovative research. The foundation has also been involved in supporting cultural events, serving as a sponsor/member of the 2026 AJFF (American Jewish Film Festival).
Salk Institute receives $4.5 million gift from Trustee Richard A. HeymanRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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