The Mark Heiman Family Foundation
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to 37 preselected charitable organizations; it states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mark Heiman Family Foundation gave $174K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Ohio. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,700
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,695
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,956
- +215.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (47% 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 Mark Heiman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it 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 Mark Heiman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education ($62K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 230 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 23% to Pennsylvania, 12% to New York, 7% to Massachusetts, and 4% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mark Heiman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 37 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $174K (2025) to $312K (2023). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $62,000 |
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $22,500 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Congregation Beth Adam Inc Loveland, OH | General Support | $11,000 |
| SHMV-Seven Hills Worcester, MA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society Sanibel Island, FL | General Support | $6,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Law Center Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,956 | $175,718 | $173,700 | $173,700 | 37 | $173,700 | $174,053 | $1,382 |
| 2024 | $938 | $85,149 | $247,500 | $247,500 | 40 | $247,500 | $81,053 | $8,783 |
| 2023 | $163,289 | $267,794 | $313,550 | $311,650 | 53 | $312,600 | $255,479 | $5,390 |
| 2022 | $209,045 | $5,453 | $177,420 | $174,400 | 46 | $174,400 | $5,433 | $17,377 |
| 2021 | $381,012 | $257,336 | $287,176 | $271,500 | 54 | $273,735 | $232,896 | $23,557 |
| 2020 | $410,850 | $469,788 | $241,250 | $241,250 | 42 | — | $433,127 | $11,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark Heiman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants, listed as general support, went to organizations with varied missions. For example, American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean; HIAS says it works toward a world where forcibly displaced people find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Other recipients include the Ding Darling Wildlife Society, which describes its work as supporting the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and Teens for Food Justice, which describes a school-based, youth-led hydroponic farming approach to food security.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $173,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $62,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $62,000 to the Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education, $22,500 to New Israel Fund, $20,000 to American Jewish World Service, $12,000 to American Jewish Committee, and $11,000 to Congregation Beth Adam. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark J. Heiman as president/trustee, Paul L. Heiman as vice-president/trustee, and Edward Frankel as secretary/treasurer.
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation is led by Mark J. Heiman, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark J. Heiman
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul L. Heiman
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Frankel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Mark Heiman Family Foundation
How much does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation give each year?
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation gave $174K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $248K across 40 grants.
What is The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,695, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mark Heiman Family Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation give grants?
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education ($62,000), New Israel Fund ($22,500) and American Jewish World Service ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark Heiman Family Foundation?
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants, listed as general support, went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mark Heiman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Mark Heiman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1825292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation 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.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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