The Heidtke Foundation
The Heidtke Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wyckoff, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K.
The Heidtke Foundation at a glance
In short: The Heidtke Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,998
- +76.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,137
- -87.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Heidtke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Parsons Dance CO ($15K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Heidtke Foundation gives
- Giving grew 573% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Dance CO New York, NY | General Operation | $15,000 |
| Archaecological Institute of America Long Island City, NY | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Youth America Grand Prix New York, NY | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Alison Cook Beatty Dance New York, NY | General Operation | $2,000 |
| Miscellameous Charities New York, NY | General Operation | $1,998 |
| The Grolier Club New York, NY | General Operation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,137 | — | $37,326 | $34,998 | 7 | $37,326 | — | $1,531 |
| 2024 | $42,463 | $20,831 | $70,741 | $19,878 | 5 | $70,741 | $5,855 | $2,507 |
| 2023 | $86,822 | $47,719 | $32,529 | $12,900 | 5 | $32,529 | $39,260 | $4,108 |
| 2022 | $142,739 | $2,749 | $15,674 | $5,200 | 7 | $15,674 | — | $5,019 |
| 2021 | $144,470 | $2,462 | $15,956 | $7,900 | 4 | $19,019 | — | $6,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Heidtke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Heidtke Foundation is led by Brian Heidtke, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Heidtke
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Elizabeth Heidtke
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Brian Heidtke (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Heidtke Foundation
How much does The Heidtke Foundation give each year?
The Heidtke Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 5 grants.
What is The Heidtke Foundation's typical grant size?
The Heidtke Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Heidtke Foundation give grants?
The Heidtke Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Heidtke Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Heidtke Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Heidtke Foundation's largest grantees?
The Heidtke Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Parsons Dance CO ($15,000), Archaecological Institute of America ($5,000) and Wildlife Conservation Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Heidtke Foundation?
The Heidtke Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Heidtke Foundation's EIN?
The Heidtke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3512499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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