The Bruce J Heim Foundation
The Bruce J. Heim Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1986 and based in Metairie, Louisiana. The foundation was created to provide financial assistance to causes that help young people with demonstrated potential for academic and artistic excellence realize their full potential. The foundation is primarily endowed through the generosity of Bruce J. Heim and operates as a small, private foundation that welcomes donations from family, friends, and other interested parties.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$82K
+10.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to help young people realize their full potential by providing financial assistance that allows recipients to improve, develop, and concentrate on their talents. The foundation supports programs at major universities, independent secondary schools, and other institutions that serve young people with demonstrated potential for academic and/or artistic excellence.
Primary focus areas include:
- Education and academic excellence
- Artistic achievement and development
- Scholarship support
- Program support for youth development initiatives
- Science and human services
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts grant applications on a rolling basis. Each request is evaluated individually by the full Board based on:
Grant Range
$500–$9,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with particular activity in:
- Louisiana
- New York
- California
- North Carolina
- Connecticut
- Kentucky
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $2,456,504
- Total revenues: $274,617
- Total expenses: $234,295
- Investment income and dividends: $33,857
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $240,760
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $2,420,000
- Total revenues: $171,000
- Total expenses: $216,000
Staffing:
- 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,456,504 | $2,416,145 | $2,517,659 |
| Revenue | $274,617 | $171,178 | $369,228 |
| Expenses | $234,295 | $215,540 | $225,070 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $199,264 | $184,401 | $192,772 |
| Net Investment Income | $241,447 | $139,838 | $336,930 |
| Distributable Amount | $210,574 | $189,485 | $210,601 |
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
173 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Bruce J Heim Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara H. Pailet – Executive Director (compensation: $70,000)
Board Members:
- Thomas C. Hutton, Esq.
- James A. Cunningham
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS C HUTTON ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA H PAILET | TRUSTEE | 35 | $73,500 |
| JAMES A CUNNINGHAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,200 |
| SASHA PAILET KOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,200 |
| CARRIE PAILET KANTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,200 |
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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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