William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $12,335, supporting charitable organizations that it preselects.
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber at a glance
In short: William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber gave $12K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $685.278), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,335
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $685
- -70.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $267
- Total assets
- $64,119
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 171 East 84Th Street 33C, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (202) 329-1261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manhattan New School - PTA ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (63%) and Virginia (24%). Smaller shares went to Illinois (4%), New Hampshire (4%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% 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 $4K (2022) to $25K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan New School - PTA New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church McLean, VA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Church of Holy Trinity New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Langley Boosters McLean, VA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Darmouth College Hanover, NH | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| The Family Center Brooklyn, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Bronx Zoo Bronx, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $340 |
| Lungevity Foundation Chicago, IL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $267 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $266 |
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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 | $64,119 | $10,402 | $17,914 | $12,335 | 18 | $15,076 | $7,686 | $9,953 |
| 2023 | $76,117 | $4,720 | $9,718 | $9,400 | 4 | $9,581 | $4,583 | $9,226 |
| 2022 | $81,115 | $2,328 | $6,953 | $4,000 | 3 | $5,431 | $2,684 | $9,035 |
| 2021 | $85,740 | $8,667 | $25,659 | $25,360 | 10 | $25,513 | $8,521 | $10,207 |
| 2020 | $102,732 | $11,642 | $19,969 | $17,860 | 12 | — | $9,533 | $7,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school PTA, universities, churches, health organizations, and museums.
Among the grantees, LUNGevity Foundation describes its vision as a world where no one dies of lung cancer and says it works to improve quality of life and survivorship through research, support, and education. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says its mission is to improve the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy. The American Lung Association says its mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas; the American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $12,335. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median grant of $266.
The largest reported grants included $3,000 to MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL - PTA; $2,000 each to COLGATE UNIVERSITY and ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH; and $1,000 each to CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY and LANGLEY BOOSTERS. Other reported grants included $500 to DARMOUTH COLLEGE and $500 to THE FAMILY CENTER.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
JEAN HIEBER was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber is led by Jean Hieber, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Hieber
Director
On filings since 2020
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 William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber
How much does William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber give each year?
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber gave $12K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
What is William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber's typical grant size?
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber's median grant in 2024 was $267, and its average grant was $685, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber give grants?
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), McLean, VA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber's largest grantees?
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber's largest 2024 grantees include Manhattan New School - PTA ($3,000), Colgate University ($2,000) and St John's Episcopal Church ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber?
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber reported $64K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school PTA, universities, churches, health organizations, and museums. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber?
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 William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber's EIN?
William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3358337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William G Hieber and Jean F Hieber 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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