The Nyheim Family Foundation
The Nyheim Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $488K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Nyheim Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nyheim Family Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,000
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $488,066
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nyheim Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Curtis Institute of Music ($7K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nyheim Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $23K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA | Performances and/or Student Health and Wellness | $7,000 |
| East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions Inc Oakland, CA | For Use by Freemont High School | $7,000 |
| Play on Philly Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $7,000 |
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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 | $488,066 | $22,233 | $35,774 | $21,000 | 3 | $25,901 | $12,360 | $22,806 |
| 2023 | $501,577 | $-14,659 | $41,842 | $22,500 | 3 | $34,339 | $702 | $21,370 |
| 2022 | $558,044 | $27,427 | $27,845 | $17,500 | 2 | $17,710 | $19,842 | $22,823 |
| 2021 | $558,509 | $291,849 | $26,591 | $17,000 | 4 | $17,676 | $182,934 | $17,050 |
| 2020 | $293,294 | $-109,503 | $33,193 | $20,000 | 5 | — | $3,928 | $17,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nyheim Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nyheim Family Foundation is led by Thomas Nyheim, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Nyheim
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Nyheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Nyheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heike K. Sullivan
Director, V.p., Secretary & Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, V.p., Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Nyheim (2020) — Director & President
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 Nyheim Family Foundation
How much does The Nyheim Family Foundation give each year?
The Nyheim Family Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 3 grants.
What is The Nyheim Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nyheim Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nyheim Family Foundation give grants?
The Nyheim Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Nyheim Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Nyheim Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Nyheim Family Foundation?
The Nyheim Family Foundation reported $488K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nyheim Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nyheim Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5218002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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