The Kim and Gary Heiman Family
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, it gave $375,725 through 19 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio, New Jersey, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York.
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family at a glance
In short: The Kim and Gary Heiman Family gave $376K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,725
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,775
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $458,332
- +314.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kim and Gary Heiman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Knollcrest Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: (513) 761-9255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kim and Gary Heiman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Unit 669 Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 84 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Ohio (61%), followed by New Jersey (20%), Minnesota (13%), Pennsylvania (4%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kim and Gary Heiman Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2024) to $864K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Unit 669 Inc Livingston, NJ | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Rockwern Academy Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $28,250 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Torah Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hillel Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Purpose | $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 | $458,332 | $723,606 | $375,825 | $375,725 | 19 | $375,825 | $510,260 | $13,190 |
| 2023 | $110,551 | $17,181 | $455,550 | $452,850 | 15 | $454,300 | $15,931 | $19,581 |
| 2022 | $548,920 | $7,052 | $437,755 | $435,280 | 19 | $436,630 | $5,927 | $33,156 |
| 2021 | $979,623 | $739 | $438,498 | $435,430 | 18 | $437,173 | — | $62,450 |
| 2020 | $1,417,382 | $906,131 | $871,391 | $864,430 | 13 | — | $3,881 | $62,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kim and Gary Heiman Family reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati says it works to build an inclusive Jewish community, help people in need, support Israel, and assure a vibrant Jewish future. The American Jewish Committee says it works to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research.
Other 2024 recipients include United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which says it provides a flexible vehicle for financial support of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, its initiatives, agencies, and human services; and Last Mile Food Rescue, which says it rescues good food and gets it to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $375,725. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $75,000 to American Friends of Unit 669 Inc., $65,000 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati, $50,000 each to Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Mayo Clinic, and $40,000 to University of Cincinnati Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Heiman as president, Kim Heiman as vice-president, and Edward M. Frankel as secretary/treasurer.
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family is led by Gary Heiman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Heiman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward M. Frankel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Heiman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Kim and Gary Heiman Family
How much does The Kim and Gary Heiman Family give each year?
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family gave $376K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $453K across 15 grants.
What is The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's typical grant size?
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,775, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kim and Gary Heiman Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Kim and Gary Heiman Family give grants?
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (20%) and Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (12 grants).
Does The Kim and Gary Heiman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's largest grantees?
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Unit 669 Inc ($75,000), United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($65,000) and Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kim and Gary Heiman Family?
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family reported $458K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $376K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kim and Gary Heiman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati says it works to build an inclusive Jewish community, help people in need, support Israel, and assure a vibrant Jewish future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kim and Gary Heiman Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's EIN?
The Kim and Gary Heiman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6605176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kim and Gary Heiman Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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