The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family at a glance
In short: The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Connecticut. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,082,650
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,916
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $17,867,196
- -2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (18 of 64, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (61% 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 per and Astrid Heidenreich 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: 37 Brookside Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 413-2024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FAU Foundation Inc ($130K). Together the top 10 received $802K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 225 grants of 247 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 27% to Florida, and 12% to New York. The filing also reports 0% for North Carolina and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 64 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of 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 $300K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAU Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $130,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich Greenwich, CT | General Purpose | $129,000 |
| Let's Get Ready New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Norwalk Acts Norwalk, CT | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Carver Foundation Norwalk, CT | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Banner Lake Club Inc Hobe Sound, FL | General Purpose | $82,500 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Norwalk, CT | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Family and Children's Agency Norwalk, CT | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Leap Inc New Haven, CT | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $17,867,196 | $712,771 | $1,227,782 | $1,082,650 | 64 | $1,092,924 | $584,729 | $961,735 |
| 2024 | $18,378,661 | $487,268 | $1,038,016 | $889,055 | 65 | $902,260 | $762,823 | $963,436 |
| 2023 | $18,963,735 | $480,046 | $604,805 | $482,550 | 54 | $492,830 | $402,291 | $908,753 |
| 2022 | $19,108,516 | $956,275 | $843,317 | $618,462 | 34 | $628,212 | $877,940 | $921,277 |
| 2021 | $18,865,461 | $7,480,340 | $1,299,602 | $299,697 | 30 | $308,842 | $6,467,965 | $889,578 |
| 2020 | $12,704,186 | $7,070,166 | $554,173 | $449,460 | 54 | — | $142,276 | $575,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family reported a distributable amount of $962K 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 included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, youth support, health, and community services. For example, Let’s Get Ready says it provides students from underrepresented communities with college preparation, admissions counseling, and support through college. Norwalk Housing Foundation says it provides scholarships, education, and youth programs for tenants, while Norwalk Hospital Foundation says it raises and administers funds for Norwalk Hospital and affiliated nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $1,082,650. Grants ranged from $250 to $130,000, with a median of $4,750. Its largest grants included $130,000 to FAU Foundation Inc., $129,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, and $100,000 each to Let’s Get Ready, Norwalk Acts, and The Carver Foundation. Other notable grants included $82,500 to Banner Lake Club Inc., $60,000 to Southern Connecticut State University, and $50,000 to Norwalk Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Per Heidenreich, Astrid Heidenreich, and Fritz Heidenreich as trustees. Cecilie H Jedlicka is listed as trustee and executive director.
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family is led by Cecilie H. Jedlicka, Trustee & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecilie H. Jedlicka
Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Astrid Heidenreich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fritz Heidenreich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Per Heidenreich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 per and Astrid Heidenreich Family
How much does The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family give each year?
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $889K across 65 grants.
What is The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's typical grant size?
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's median grant in 2025 was $4,750, and its average grant was $16,916, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family that year got $13K on average.
Where does The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family give grants?
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family gives mostly in Connecticut: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (8 grants), Norwalk, CT (7 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (6 grants) and Greenwich, CT (5 grants).
Does The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's largest grantees?
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's largest 2025 grantees include FAU Foundation Inc ($130,000), Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich ($129,000) and Let's Get Ready ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family?
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $962K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, youth support, health, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The per and Astrid Heidenreich 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 per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's EIN?
The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6382658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The per and Astrid Heidenreich 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.
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 June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The per and Astrid Heidenreich Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-per-and-astrid-heidenreich-family-morg_e8921eeef7504d5a99c13a36764553b6
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