Heymann Foundation
Accepts applications
Heymann Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $27,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $100,235 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $100,235 | 23 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 15 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Directors P O Box 51529, Lafayette, LA 70505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (337) 232-4343 |
| What to submit | No formal application is required. |
| Restrictions | All organizations qualified under section 501(c)(3). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Heymann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 11 | $70,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $14,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable contributions | $27,500 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable contributions | $13,500 |
| Fry Spring New Century | Charitable contributions | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable contributions | $7,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | Charitable contributions | $6,000 |
| Episcopal School of Acadiana | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Lafayette Alzheimers Association | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Serving Acadiana | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| New Heights Therapy Center | Charitable contributions | $2,000 |
| International Neighbors of Charlottesville | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Center | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
| Northshore Food Bank | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Claire Lynn Heymann
- Lila R Heymann
- Joan Heymann Bergmann
Questions people ask
Does Heymann Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Heymann Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Heymann Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Claire Lynn Heymann (Co-President), Lila R Heymann (Co-President) and Joan Heymann Bergmann (Co-President).
What does Heymann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and food and hunger.