The Hegman Family Foundation
The Hegman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wayzata, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $83K.
The Hegman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hegman Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $970K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,940,065
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $970,033
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $970,033
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hegman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($1.9M). Together the top 2 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hegman Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $12.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General | $1,935,065 |
| Vets with a Mission (Vwam) South Lake Tahoe, CA | General | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $86,590 | $1,947,436 | $1,940,065 | 2 | $1,943,711 | $82,840 | $34,569 |
| 2023 | $1,827,009 | $301,270 | $12,780,263 | $12,635,556 | 7 | $12,641,664 | $238,781 | $678,028 |
| 2022 | $14,306,002 | $13,805,966 | $79,938 | $12,500 | 1 | $14,611 | $1,060,855 | $425,331 |
| 2021 | $579,974 | $24,515 | $7,205 | — | — | $3,475 | $20,785 | $37,418 |
| 2020 | $592,526 | $12,241 | $94,750 | $94,750 | 12 | — | $17,505 | $33,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hegman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hegman Family Foundation is led by Jennifer E. Higgins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer E. Higgins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Forrest M. Higgins
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory D. Koschinska
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jacqueline B. Hegman (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark E. Hegman (2020) — President
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 The Hegman Family Foundation
How much does The Hegman Family Foundation give each year?
The Hegman Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.6M across 7 grants.
Where does The Hegman Family Foundation operate?
The Hegman Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Hegman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hegman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hegman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hegman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1751492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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