William H and Leonora K Hegamyer
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $449,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations serving veterans and their families, conducting medical research, and providing community services.
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer at a glance
In short: William H and Leonora K Hegamyer gave $449K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $449,000
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,071
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,226,222
- +9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (32% 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 William H and Leonora K Hegamyer
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 3444 Main Highway 2Nd Floor, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (305) 728-3834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H and Leonora K Hegamyer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Building Homes for Heroes ($110K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 47 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (32%), New York (24%), Maryland (13%), Tennessee (11%), and Oklahoma (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William H and Leonora K Hegamyer open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $405K (2023) to $500K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $449K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Homes for Heroes Island Park, NY | Rebuilding or modifying homes for the severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families in Florida | $110,000 |
| John Hopkins Precision Center of Excellence for MS Baltimore, MD | Ms Research | $60,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Family Centers Care/Child Life Program | $50,000 |
| Taloka Creek Ministries Stigler, OK | Fund Toward Purchasing a Cabin for the Ministry | $50,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Delray Beach, FL | Charitable Gift | $40,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Miami, FL | Charitable Gift | $40,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation - Mariners Hospital Coral Gables, FL | Miami cancer institute's patient treatment planners and the nurse navigator program | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation - Women's Cancer Center Coral Gables, FL | Miami cancer institute's patient treatment planners and the nurse navigator program | $20,000 |
| The Learning Center Miami, FL | Contribution for Childern with Autism at the School | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable Gift | $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 | $8,226,222 | $978,312 | $545,214 | $449,000 | 14 | $453,732 | $888,420 | $449,242 |
| 2023 | $7,524,265 | $124,308 | $494,111 | $405,200 | 9 | $409,528 | $48,012 | $427,752 |
| 2022 | $7,694,763 | $203,907 | $537,532 | $473,068 | 10 | $476,457 | $142,832 | $458,545 |
| 2021 | $7,075,298 | $421,712 | $565,840 | $500,000 | 7 | $502,940 | $358,812 | $484,668 |
| 2020 | $7,219,426 | $337,674 | $558,324 | $450,000 | 7 | — | $234,030 | $453,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H and Leonora K Hegamyer reported a distributable amount of $449K 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 included support for veterans and their families, multiple sclerosis research, pediatric hospital care, domestic-abuse services, services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and programs for children with autism.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Building Homes for Heroes says it builds or modifies and gifts mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, first responders, and their families, while providing support services. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse says it provides life-saving services and works to end domestic and dating violence. Miami Lighthouse for the Blind describes its work as providing education, training, research, vision enhancement, and learning services to support independence for people of all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $449,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $110,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $110,000 to Building Homes for Heroes for rebuilding or modifying homes for severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families in Florida; $60,000 to the John Hopkins Precision Center of Excellence for MS for MS research; and $50,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for its Family Centers Care/Child Life Program and Taloka Creek Ministries toward purchasing a cabin for the ministry. Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse and Miami Lighthouse for the Blind each received $40,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katharine Hegamyer as President and Director, and Jacquelyn Hegamyer Hinckley as Vice President, Treasurer, and Director.
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer is led by Katharine Hegamyer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katharine Hegamyer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Hegamyer Hinckley
Vice President, Treasurer & 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 H and Leonora K Hegamyer
How much does William H and Leonora K Hegamyer give each year?
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer gave $449K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 9 grants.
What is William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's typical grant size?
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,071, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William H and Leonora K Hegamyer that year got $18K on average.
Where does William H and Leonora K Hegamyer give grants?
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's top state is Florida, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does William H and Leonora K Hegamyer give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (4 grants).
Who are William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's largest grantees?
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's largest 2024 grantees include Building Homes for Heroes ($110,000), John Hopkins Precision Center of Excellence for MS ($60,000) and St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William H and Leonora K Hegamyer?
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $454K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $449K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William H and Leonora K Hegamyer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for veterans and their families, multiple sclerosis research, pediatric hospital care, domestic-abuse services, services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and programs for children with autism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H and Leonora K Hegamyer?
The foundation states that it 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 H and Leonora K Hegamyer's EIN?
William H and Leonora K Hegamyer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1593749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William H and Leonora K Hegamyer 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). William H and Leonora K Hegamyer funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-h-and-leonora-k-hegamyer-morg_205f031c635d44dbb241ab9275e86a96
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