The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 32 grants totaling $290,014 to charitable organizations.
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation gave $290K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,014
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,063
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,187,456
- +12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% 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 Von Der Heyden 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Central Park West 24K, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 697-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($85K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 155 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 29% to North Carolina, 13% to Idaho, 8% to Oregon, and 4% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 31 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 286% of 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 $150K (2021) to $509K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | Charitable Purpose | $85,000 |
| American Academy in Berlin New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| The American Academy in Berlin New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art Sun Valley, ID | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Forward Stride Beaverton, OR | Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Greater New York New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Blain County Recreation District Hailey, ID | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| The American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,187,456 | $548,530 | $302,374 | $290,014 | 32 | $302,224 | $83,707 | $105,855 |
| 2023 | $1,941,300 | $274,101 | $519,623 | $508,877 | 31 | $514,977 | $209,193 | $106,573 |
| 2022 | $2,160,471 | $245,242 | $374,216 | $359,229 | 34 | $371,029 | $34,747 | $105,347 |
| 2021 | $2,289,445 | $268,754 | $162,804 | $150,160 | 25 | $155,860 | $11,950 | $107,410 |
| 2020 | $2,183,495 | $229,898 | $409,801 | $406,491 | 33 | — | $199,619 | $109,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the American Academy in Berlin describes itself as an institute for advanced work in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and public policy, with goals that include building ties between Germany and the U.S. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art across times and cultures. Bridges of Greater New York describes its work as supporting people released from incarceration with transitional housing and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $290,014. Grants ranged from $100 to $85,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest reported grant was $85,000 to Duke University. Other large grants included $30,000 each to the American Academy in Berlin and Carnegie Hall, and $20,000 to the Sun Valley Museum of Art. Additional recipients included Forward Stride ($15,000), the YMCA of Greater New York ($15,000), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art ($10,000).
Grantee descriptions indicate support for varied work: Forward Stride says its programs use equine-assisted activities and therapies, while the Wild Salmon Center describes its work as promoting the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karl M von der Heyden, Mary Ellen von der Heyden, Ellen M Gillespie, Eric M von der Heyden, D James Gillespie, and Heike von der Heyden as trustees.
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
D. James Gillespie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen M. Gillespie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric M. Von Der Heyden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heike Von Der Heyden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl M. Von Der Heyden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Von Der Heyden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/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 Von Der Heyden Family Foundation
How much does The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation give each year?
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation gave $290K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $509K across 31 grants.
What is The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,063, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation give grants?
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (29%) and Idaho (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Ketchum, ID (4 grants), Sun Valley, ID (2 grants) and Hailey, ID (2 grants).
Who are The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($85,000), American Academy in Berlin ($55,000 across 2 grants) and Carnegie Hall ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation?
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's EIN?
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1410915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Von Der Heyden 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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