William & Diane Hein Foundation
Accepts applications
William & Diane Hein Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $610,420 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$610,420
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $496,805 the year before.
4% 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 | $931,399 | 73 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $496,805 | 64 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $610,420 | 62 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William S Hein 2350 N Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 882-2600 |
| What to submit | Written grant requests only |
| Deadlines | October 15th |
What William & Diane Hein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 41 | $276,500 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $218,420 |
| Arizona | 2 | $22,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $11,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $11,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eight Days of Hope | Religious | $100,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Religious | $64,724 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Religious | $35,696 |
| Savings Grace Ministries Inc | Religious | $25,000 |
| Christian Central Academy | Educational and religious | $20,000 |
| Houghton College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Kevin Leman School of Excellence | Educational | $20,000 |
| Africa Inland Mission | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Christian Central Academy | Educational and religious | $10,000 |
| Christian Relief Fund | Religious | $10,000 |
| Community of Grace | Religious | $10,000 |
| Compasscare | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Compasscare | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hope Rising Silo | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kingdom Bound Ministries | Religious | $10,000 |
| Life Church of Buffalo | Religious | $10,000 |
| Life Without Limbs | Religious | $10,000 |
| Niagara Gospel Mission | Religious | $10,000 |
| Path - People Against Trafficking Humans | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wheaton College | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Christian Medical and Dental Association | Religious | $9,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Religious | $9,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Religious | $9,000 |
| Kingdom Bound Ministries | Religious | $9,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Core Ministry | Religious | $8,000 |
| Path - People Against Trafficking Humans | Charitable | $7,000 |
| 5 Loaves Farm | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Dream Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christian Counseling Ministries | Religious | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbors Health Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hearts for the Homeless | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ilio Dipaolo Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| In Faith | Religious | $5,000 |
| Let Them Lol | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Let Them Lol | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Opoverwatch Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Set Free Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| South Niagara Life Centre Ministries | Religious | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Hein
- Diane Hein
- William C Moran
- Skyler Wernecke
- Tanner Wernecke
Questions people ask
Does William & Diane Hein Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15th.
How much does William & Diane Hein Foundation give?
$610,420 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William & Diane Hein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William S Hein (Director), Diane Hein (Director), William C Moran (Director) and Skyler Wernecke (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William & Diane Hein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.