The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc

GREENWICH, CT EIN: 45-4301952

The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc is a private, non-operating foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Established in 2012, the foundation focuses on providing financial support to nonprofit organizations, with a primary emphasis on scholarship funding and educational initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$319K

+4.2% YoY

Grant Count

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+8.0% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is providing funding for scholarships. Its areas of interest include:

Education
Human services
Children and youth

Types of support provided include scholarships, general support, and project support.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily to nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut and surrounding regions. Recent grant activity shows:

Grant Range

** $1,000–$100,000

Average Grant

** Varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with funding also extending to organizations in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $1.1M (63%)

New York $248K (15%)

Massachusetts $156K (9%)

Florida $73K (4%)

District of Columbia $41K (2%)

North Carolina $33K (2%)

Indiana $30K (2%)

Pennsylvania $28K (2%)

+6 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Mississippi North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of fiscal year ending December 2023:

Total assets: $8,354,165–$8,953,115
Total revenues: $300,855
Total expenses: $472,261
Investment income and dividends: $248,884
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $36,137

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income rather than contributions.

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

139 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reach Prep ($56,000), The Children's School ($50,000), Central Connecticut State University ($25,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARTIS NAPLES NAPLES, FL	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH GREENWICH, CT	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$5,000
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY NEW BRITAIN, CT	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	$25,500
CLEMENTINE MONTESSORI PHILADELPHIA, PA	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$5,000
CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC LITCHFIELD, CT	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	$5,000
FOCUS FOUNDATION DAVIDSONVILLE, MD	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$1,000
FUTURE FIVE STAMFORD, CT	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$5,000
GARDEN CLUB OF GREENWICH GREENWICH, CT	UNRESTRICTED GIFT	$2,500
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INC NYACK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	$10,000
HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	$5,840

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HARRY E PEDEN III	DIRECTOR	3	$25,000
CHARLES E COATES III	DIRECTOR	2	$25,000
VAUGHN M DUNN	DIRECTOR	2	$25,000

Contact Information

Address: 500 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830-6086

Telephone: 203-869-3800

EIN: 45-4301952

Tax-exempt status: Unconditional exemption since August 2012

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is providing funding for scholarships. Its areas of interest include: • Education • Human services • Children and youth Types of support provided include scholarships, general support, and project support.

How do I apply for a grant from The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants primarily to nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut and surrounding regions. Recent grant activity shows: • **Total annual giving (2023):** $306,143–$319,090 • **Number of grants (2023):** 24 grants • **Grant range:** $1,000–$100,000 • **Average grant:** Varies by year • **Median grant:** $5,000 Recent grantees have included Reach Prep ($60,000 for scholarship funds), The Children's School ($50,000 for scholarship funds), and Global Leadership ($10,…

Where does The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with funding also extending to organizations in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc awarded 28 grants totaling $319K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Patricia S Heyman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4301952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.