Heymann Foundation
The Heymann Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 1976 by siblings Herbert and Jacqueline Heymann, the foundation was established to honor their father Maurice and uncle Henry Heymann for their service to the community. Originally focused on scholarship opportunities for local students, the foundation has expanded its reach and now maintains offices in both Lafayette and New Orleans.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
15
-34.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+37.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "We believe that it is knowledge and education combined with compassion that are the tools needed to positively enrich one's community."
The foundation provides funding across multiple sectors including:
- Higher education
- The arts
- Human services
- Health care associations
- Scholarships for primary through college-level education
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $27,500.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving priorities are primarily concentrated in:
- Louisiana (with particular emphasis on Lafayette and New Orleans)
- Virginia
- Illinois
The foundation's original focus was on Lafayette and surrounding areas, but has expanded throughout Louisiana and beyond with the involvement of subsequent generations of family members.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $2,260,641
Total Giving: $90,000 (most recent IRS 990 filing, 2025)
EIN: 23-7397293
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,260,641 | $2,182,964 | $2,337,934 |
| Revenue | $428,708 | $160,465 | $157,602 |
| Expenses | $305,402 | $268,839 | $221,280 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $239,134 | $208,023 | $161,449 |
| Net Investment Income | $389,690 | $129,969 | $125,376 |
| Distributable Amount | $234,799 | $228,057 | $223,268 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
80 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
Founders: Herbert Heymann and Jacqueline Heymann (established the foundation in 1976)
Herbert Heymann is noted as a distinguished philanthropist and civic leader who graduated in 1947 and passed away on April 10, 2001.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE LYNN HEYMANN | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LILA R HEYMANN | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JOAN HEYMANN BERGMANN | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
Phone: 337-232-4344
Mailing Address: PO Box 51529, Lafayette, LA 70505
Website: www.heymannfoundation.com
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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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