Heyman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heyman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marietta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $234,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $20,000. 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$234,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,000 | 34 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 31 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $234,000 | 34 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Heyman 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 Heyman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 23 | $176,500 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $9,500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus JCC of Atlanta | Jewish CommunityCenter CapitalCampaign | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Operating Fund | $18,000 |
| Fragile X of Georgia | Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women in Atlanta | Operating Fund | $12,000 |
| AA Synagogue | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Floyd Health Care Fdn - Hospice | Heyman Hospice | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Darlington School | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Virgin Unite | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Rodeph Sholom Congregation | Operating Fund | $8,000 |
| Rome-Floyd County YMCA | Operating Fund | $8,000 |
| Temple Kol Emeth | Operating Fund | $7,000 |
| Hillels of Georgia | Operating Fund | $6,000 |
| IsraAID Global Humanitarian Assistance | IsraAid & UkranianRelief | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival | Operating Fund | $5,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Jewish Federation | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| The Battery Foundation | Grants | $5,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Theatre | Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| The Breman Jewish Museum | Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Operating Fund | $3,000 |
| Covenant Care Hospice | Operating Fund | $3,000 |
| Booth Western Art Museum | Operating Fund | $3,000 |
| Rome Exchange Club | FamilyResource Center | $3,000 |
| Second Helpings | Reduce Hungerand food wasteOperating Fund | $3,000 |
| Rome Little Theater | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Rome Symphony Orchestra | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| William Bremen Jewish Home | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Bay Arts Alliance | Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Panama City Music Association | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lyons J Heyman Jr
- The Fiduciary Group LLC(Schwab)
- Deborah Heyman Harris
Questions people ask
Does Heyman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heyman Family Foundation give?
$234,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Heyman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lyons J Heyman Jr (Trustee, as necessary), The Fiduciary Group LLC(Schwab) (Agent, as necessary) and Deborah Heyman Harris (Trustee, As Necessary).
What does Heyman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.