Harry Heiman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry Heiman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,312 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$236,312
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$375,208
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $233,335 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,082 | 29 | $197,672 |
| 2024 | $233,335 | 37 | $400,302 |
| 2025 | $236,312 | 39 | $375,208 |
How to apply
Harry Heiman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Harry Heiman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 22 | $90,412 |
| New York | 7 | $34,800 |
| Maryland | 3 | $32,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $22,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care USA | General support | $25,000 |
| Global Village Project | General support | $21,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | General support | $20,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (Hias) | General support | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $15,000 |
| Congregation or Hadash Inc | General support | $14,462 |
| Impact Israel | General support | $12,500 |
| Greenlight Fund | General support | $12,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Arava Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Georgia State University Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Georgians for A Healthy Future | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | General support | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General support | $5,500 |
| Adamah | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Red Tent Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $3,600 |
| Jewish Women's Fund of Atlanta | General support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Home Life | General support | $2,500 |
| Sojourn Church Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Support Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Ossabaw Island Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $1,800 |
| Atlanta Section | General support | $1,800 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | General support | $1,500 |
| Georgia Innocence Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Jonah Maccabee Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Aid Atlanta | General support | $1,000 |
| Bremen Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $1,000 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps | General support | $1,000 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | General support | $1,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | General support | $1,000 |
| Am Yisrael Chai | General support | $540 |
| Piedmont Park Conservatory | General support | $500 |
| Wabe | General support | $360 |
| Hambidge | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry J Heiman
- Abby L Friedman
- Edward M Frankel
Questions people ask
Does Harry Heiman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry Heiman Family Foundation give?
$236,312 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Harry Heiman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry J Heiman (President/Treasurer), Abby L Friedman (Vice President/Secretary) and Edward M Frankel (Assistant Secretary).
What does Harry Heiman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and human services.