Jerry Heymann - Special Account
Jerry Heymann - Special Account is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including theaters, museums, arts organizations, and wildlife conservation.
Jerry Heymann - Special Account at a glance
In short: Jerry Heymann - Special Account gave $9K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $218.878), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,974
- +114.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +115.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $219
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $73,536
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerry Heymann - Special Account
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 W 79Th St 5D, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (917) 743-0069
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry Heymann - Special Account funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Exchange Project ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 11% to recipients in Massachusetts. The reported shares for Michigan, Virginia, and Montana were 3%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jerry Heymann - Special Account gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 312% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Exchange Project Chestnut Hill, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Rosendale Theater Rosendale, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Neue Galerie New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Joyce Theater Foundation New York, NY | General | $350 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General | $344 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | General | $305 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | General | $270 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | General | $250 |
| John Voelker Foundation Lansing, MI | General | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,536 | — | $8,989 | $8,974 | 41 | $8,989 | $3,881 |
| 2023 | $82,525 | — | $5,998 | $4,190 | 19 | $5,755 | $4,291 |
| 2022 | $88,523 | — | $5,876 | $4,320 | 25 | $5,876 | $4,542 |
| 2021 | $94,399 | $5,000 | $4,280 | $2,180 | 13 | $4,280 | $4,584 |
| 2020 | $93,679 | $5,000 | $3,892 | $1,955 | 9 | — | $4,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry Heymann - Special Account reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations working in the arts, culture, education, and conservation. For example, Clubbed Thumb says it commissions, develops, and produces new plays by living American writers; the Joyce Theater Foundation says it supports dance and choreography; and the Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $8,974. Grants ranged from $25 to $1,000, with a median of $125. It made 19 grants totaling $4,190 in 2023 and 25 grants totaling $4,320 in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000 each to American Exchange Project, Clubbed Thumb, and Rosendale Theater; $500 to Neue Galerie; $350 to Joyce Theater Foundation; and $344 to Wildlife Conservation Society. Other recipients included the Children’s Museum of Manhattan ($305), the Frick Collection ($270), the American Museum of Natural History ($250), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art ($210).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerry Heymann as president; Marjorie Heymann as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Jonas John Heymann, Noah John Heymann, and Joseph John Heymann as vice presidents and assistant secretaries.
Jerry Heymann - Special Account is led by Jerry Heymann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Heymann
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonas John Heymann
V.p. & Asst.sect
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marjorie Heymann
V.p., Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph John Heymann
V.p. & Asst.sect
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Noah John Heymann
V.p. & Asst.sect
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jerry Heymann - Special Account
How much does Jerry Heymann - Special Account give each year?
Jerry Heymann - Special Account gave $9K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 19 grants.
What is Jerry Heymann - Special Account's typical grant size?
Jerry Heymann - Special Account's median grant in 2024 was $125, and its average grant was $219, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerry Heymann - Special Account give grants?
Jerry Heymann - Special Account gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (29 grants) and Rosendale, NY (2 grants).
Does Jerry Heymann - Special Account give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerry Heymann - Special Account's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry Heymann - Special Account's largest grantees?
Jerry Heymann - Special Account's largest 2024 grantees include American Exchange Project ($1,000), Clubbed Thumb ($1,000) and Rosendale Theater ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry Heymann - Special Account?
Jerry Heymann - Special Account reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerry Heymann - Special Account fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in the arts, culture, education, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry Heymann - Special Account?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerry Heymann - Special Account's EIN?
Jerry Heymann - Special Account's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6042160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerry Heymann - Special Account accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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