The Heymann Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker HOLLAND, OH EIN: 34-6518714 Website

The Heymann Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana, established in 1976. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and focuses on providing charitable funding across multiple sectors including education, human services, and the arts.

Key facts about The Heymann Foundation

EIN: 34-6518714
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $142,183
Grants made (2025): 24
Average grant: $5,924
Median grant: $2,500
Primary geography: Washington (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Heymann Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Heymann Foundation's 24 itemized 2025 grants were Washington (35%), New York (22%) and Vermont (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Bellingham, WA (2 grants). 8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Contribution" (4 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$142K

+14.5% YoY

Grant Count

-4.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+19.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: "We believe that it is knowledge and education combined with compassion that are the tools needed to positively enrich one's community."

Primary Funding Areas:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts and Creative Writing
Arts Access & Participation

Grantmaking

The foundation's stated purpose is to provide additional funding for the foundation's grant programs.

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Louisiana
Virginia
Illinois

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $50K (35%)

New York $31K (22%)

Vermont $16K (11%)

California $9K (6%)

Massachusetts $9K (6%)

All other $28K (19%)

Share of all 24 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota Montana New Hampshire New York Ohio Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia VI Vermont Washington Wyoming

Cities

New YorkSeattlePutneyWashingtonHanoverLakevilleOronoBellinghamAlbert LeaBedfordBrattleboroSanta MonicaWiscassetBostonBozemanAlberta LeaArlingtonBaltimoreCambridgeChicago

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2025:

Total Assets: $2,260,641
Total Giving: $90,000
Total Revenues: $428,708
Total Expenses: $305,402
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

134 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include The Franklin Academy ($31,250), Cathedral School ($26,250), Putney Foodshelf Inc ($14,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY BELLINGHAM, WA	SUPPORT OF ACADEMY PROGRAMS	$31,250
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION	$26,250
PUTNEY FOODSHELF INC PUTNEY, VT	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$14,000
AMAZON WATCH OAKLAND, CA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$9,000
THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC CAMBRIDGE, MA	FUNDING OF SCIENTIFIC	$9,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE ALBERT LEA, MN	PROVIDING INTERNATIONAL	$6,000
FRANKLIN FORCE FDN BELLINGHAM, WA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - MAUI STRON HONOLULU, HI	CHARITABLE	$5,000
ST MARTIN DE PORRES SHELTER SEATTLE, WA	SUPPORT OF SHELTER PROGRAMS	$4,000
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SEATTLE, WA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THE TRUST COMPANY OF TOLEDO	TRUSTEE	2	$6,750

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Heymann Foundation fund?

**Mission Statement:** "We believe that it is knowledge and education combined with compassion that are the tools needed to positively enrich one's community." **Primary Funding Areas:** • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and Creative Writing • Arts Access & Participation

How do I apply for a grant from The Heymann Foundation?

**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $27,500 • Made 12 grants in the most recent fiscal year (2025) **Recent Grants (2025):** • Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana: $7,000 • Virginia Discovery Museum: $6,000 • Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA): $5,000 **Program Purpose:** The foundation's stated purpose is to provide additional funding for the foundation's grant programs.