The Heimann Family Foundation
The Heimann Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants for program support to organizations including university foundations, schools, a hospital foundation, a church, and charitable organizations.
The Heimann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Heimann Family Foundation gave $178K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,000
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,125
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,142,789
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Heimann Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to provide a description of the organization’s purpose, size, and history; the intended use of grant money; other sources of grants; and confirmation that the organization is a 501(c)(3). The filing lists restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: The Heimann Family Foundation
Mailing address: 9000 Kugler Mill Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (513) 831-2161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Heimann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Cincinnati Foundation Alzheimer's ($100K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 99 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio (81%), North Carolina (15%), Massachusetts (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Heimann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2021) to $223K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Alzheimer's Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia McIntire School Foundation Charlottesville, NC | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Hyde Park Community United Church Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Seven Hills School Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley, MA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| United Way Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Rouan Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Indian Hill School Foundation Cincinnati, OH | PRGRAM Support | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Hospital Foundation Jupiter, FL | Program Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,142,789 | $153,218 | $190,973 | $178,000 | 16 | $180,330 | $140,724 | $171,516 |
| 2024 | $2,180,544 | $107,566 | $176,611 | $163,000 | 19 | $164,880 | $95,835 | $157,522 |
| 2023 | $2,249,589 | $84,888 | $176,766 | $172,527 | 21 | $172,527 | $85,243 | $151,661 |
| 2022 | $2,341,467 | $182,637 | $224,907 | $222,676 | 21 | $222,676 | $182,637 | $173,781 |
| 2021 | $2,383,737 | $110,174 | $118,701 | $114,040 | 22 | — | $110,174 | $156,387 |
| 2020 | $2,392,264 | $76,488 | $118,969 | $118,100 | 21 | — | $76,488 | $144,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Heimann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Among its 2025 grantees was Cincinnati Country Day School, which received $500. The school describes its mission as “creating leaders who, through the discovery of their own abilities, kindle the potential in others and better a dynamic world.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $178,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation Alzheimer’s and $25,000 to the University of Virginia McIntire School Foundation, both for program support. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Hyde Park Community United Church and Seven Hills School, and $5,000 each to Christ Hospital Foundation, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, United Way, and University of Cincinnati Foundation Rouan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Heimann as president and trustee; Sandra Heimann, Robert Heimann Jr, and Paige DeBuys as vice presidents and trustees.
The Heimann Family Foundation is led by Robert Heimann, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Heimann
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Debuys
V.p. & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Heimann Jr.
V.p. & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Heimann
V.p. & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Heimann Family Foundation
How much does The Heimann Family Foundation give each year?
The Heimann Family Foundation gave $178K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $163K across 19 grants.
What is The Heimann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Heimann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,125, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Heimann Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Heimann Family Foundation give grants?
The Heimann Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (11 grants) and Charlottesville, NC (2 grants).
Does The Heimann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Heimann Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Who are The Heimann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Heimann Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Cincinnati Foundation Alzheimer's ($100,000), University of Virginia McIntire School Foundation ($25,000) and Hyde Park Community United Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Heimann Family Foundation?
The Heimann Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Heimann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Among its 2025 grantees was Cincinnati Country Day School, which received $500. The school describes its mission as “creating leaders who, through the discovery of their own abilities, kindle the potential in others and better a dynamic world.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Heimann Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Heimann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Heimann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1197600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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