The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists 11 grants totaling $2,489,642, including support for a donor-advised fund and organizations in arts, education, animal welfare, and other areas.
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $226K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,489,642
- +2707.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $226,331
- +2707.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Isla Bahia Drive, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (561) 622-8920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heller Donor Advised Fund ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution was reported as 98% to Florida, 1% to Pennsylvania, and 0% each to Connecticut, Illinois, and Georgia. The listed grants also included $500 to The Giving Spirit in California. These figures describe the reported grants, not a stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $602K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1678% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2023) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heller Donor Advised Fund Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $2,381,232 |
| NSU Art Museum Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | Museum of Exhibits and Learning Programs | $39,700 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Performing Arts | $27,510 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Wharton Fund 2024 | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support Animals | $2,500 |
| Broward County Film Society Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA | Education | $1,000 |
| The Giving Spirit Los Angeles, CA | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $54,817 | $2,524,527 | $2,489,642 | 11 | $2,492,817 | $27,017 | $94,195 |
| 2023 | $2,089,438 | $-176,187 | $125,376 | $88,665 | 11 | $93,790 | $38,536 | $103,828 |
| 2022 | $2,391,001 | $151,635 | $206,074 | $173,500 | 11 | $173,500 | $116,311 | $119,146 |
| 2021 | $2,445,440 | $134,515 | $162,149 | $140,000 | 13 | — | $112,366 | $122,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K 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 listed 2024 grants include support for arts organizations, educational institutions, animal welfare, a homelessness-serving organization, and a South Florida school-support nonprofit.
Among the grantees, Broward Performing Arts Foundation describes its mission as sustaining and developing the performing arts in Broward County, primarily by supporting programming, educational activities, operations, and capital development at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Ranger Good Works describes its work as supporting under-resourced South Florida schools through educational enrichment, after-school programs, volunteer coordination, and resources. The Giving Spirit says it provides support and human connection to people experiencing homelessness and educates the community about homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $2,489,642. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $2,381,232, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grants were $2,381,232 to Heller Donor Advised Fund, $39,700 to NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, $27,510 to Broward Performing Arts Foundation, and $25,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Wesleyan University, $2,500 to Humane Society of Broward, and $1,000 each to Broward County Film Society, Northwestern University, and Savannah College of Art & Design.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a historical policy, not a current application opportunity; the filing also states that the foundation dissolved in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew M Heller as manager.
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's only listed officer is Andrew M. Heller, Manager on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew M. Heller
Manager
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation
How much does The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation give each year?
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 11 grants.
What is The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $226,331, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation that year got $602K on average.
Where does The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation give grants?
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants).
Does The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heller Donor Advised Fund ($2,381,232), NSU Art Museum Ft Lauderdale ($39,700) and Broward Performing Arts Foundation ($27,510), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grants include support for arts organizations, educational institutions, animal welfare, a homelessness-serving organization, and a South Florida school-support nonprofit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation?
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's EIN?
The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2052963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Andrew M Heller Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-andrew-m-heller-family-foundation-morg_a477293121434792b120f5165b0b75a0
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