Heymann Foundation
The Heymann Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 1976, it supports educational opportunities, charitable giving, disaster relief, and organizations that strengthen communities in Louisiana and beyond.
Heymann Foundation at a glance
In short: Heymann Foundation gave $90K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,260,641
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (78% 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 Heymann Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that no formal application is required. It lists the board of directors as the contact, says all organizations qualified under section 501(c)(3) are eligible, and states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Directors
Mailing address: P O Box 51529, Lafayette, LA 70505
Phone: (337) 232-4343
Website: https://heymannfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Heymann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($28K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its support as extending across Louisiana and beyond. In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 16% to Virginia, and 6% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Heymann Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association New Orleans, LA | Charitable Contributions | $27,500 |
| American Red Cross Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Contributions | $13,500 |
| Fry Spring New Century Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Contributions | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | Charitable Contributions | $7,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Contributions | $6,000 |
| Episcopal School of Acadiana Broussard, LA | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Lafayette Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA New Orleans, LA | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Serving Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute New Orleans, LA | Charitable Contributions | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,260,641 | $428,708 | $305,402 | $90,000 | 15 | $239,134 | $389,690 | $234,799 |
| 2024 | $2,182,964 | $160,465 | $268,839 | $100,235 | 23 | $208,023 | $129,969 | $228,057 |
| 2023 | $2,337,934 | $157,602 | $221,280 | $71,560 | 15 | $161,449 | $125,376 | $223,268 |
| 2022 | $2,446,142 | $384,503 | $237,499 | $72,120 | 15 | $178,506 | $355,045 | $223,393 |
| 2021 | $2,556,593 | $232,115 | $236,828 | $76,756 | 12 | — | $207,404 | $205,027 |
| 2020 | $2,593,542 | $165,099 | $211,077 | $63,210 | 14 | — | $125,091 | $191,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Heymann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to use “knowledge and education combined with compassion” to positively enrich communities. Its website describes support for education and scholarships, health and wellness, community organizations, and disaster relief.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. The Virginia Discovery Museum describes its work as hands-on artistic, recreational, scientific, and educational programs and exhibits for children and surrounding communities. Performing Arts Serving Acadiana says it provides access to performances by nationally and internationally known artists, educational outreach, and paid performance opportunities for local artists. New Heights Therapy Center describes itself as a therapeutic equestrian riding center serving individuals with special needs through therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $90,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $27,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $27,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association in New Orleans, $13,500 to the American Red Cross in Baton Rouge, $7,500 to Fry Spring New Century in Charlottesville, and $7,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans. Other reported awards included $6,000 to the Virginia Discovery Museum and $5,000 each to Episcopal School of Acadiana, Lafayette Alzheimers Association, Louisiana SPCA, and Performing Arts Serving Acadiana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Claire Lynn Heymann, Lila R. Heymann, and Joan Heymann Bergmann as co-presidents.
Heymann Foundation is led by Claire Lynn Heymann, Co-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claire Lynn Heymann
Co-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan Heymann Bergmann
Co-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lila R. Heymann
Co-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Heymann Foundation
How much does Heymann Foundation give each year?
Heymann Foundation gave $90K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 23 grants.
What is Heymann Foundation's typical grant size?
Heymann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Heymann Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Heymann Foundation give grants?
Heymann Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (5 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Lafayette, LA (2 grants).
Who are Heymann Foundation's largest grantees?
Heymann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($27,500), American Red Cross ($13,500) and Fry Spring New Century ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Heymann Foundation?
Heymann Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Heymann Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to use “knowledge and education combined with compassion” to positively enrich communities. Its website describes support for education and scholarships, health and wellness, community organizations, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Heymann Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that no formal application is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Heymann Foundation's EIN?
Heymann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7397293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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