The Mark Heiman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mark Heiman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,700 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $62,000. 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$173,700
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$2,956
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $247,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $311,650 | 53 | $163,289 |
| 2024 | $247,500 | 40 | $938 |
| 2025 | $173,700 | 37 | $2,956 |
How to apply
The Mark 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 The Mark Heiman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $82,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $39,500 |
| New York | 3 | $21,250 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,750 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education | General support | $62,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $22,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $12,000 |
| Congregation Beth Adam Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Shmv-Seven Hills | General support | $9,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | General support | $6,000 |
| Hias | General support | $5,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | General support | $5,000 |
| Impact Israel | General support | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | General support | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | General support | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health | General support | $1,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Teens for Food Justice | General support | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| The Food Depot | General support | $500 |
| Feeding America | General support | $500 |
| Fish of Sanibel Captiva | General support | $500 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services | General support | $500 |
| Center for Respite Care | General support | $250 |
| Cincinnati Hillel | General support | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General support | $250 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Incorporated | General support | $250 |
| Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati | General support | $250 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $250 |
| St Jude | General support | $250 |
| WHHS Alumni Foundation | General support | $250 |
| New Mexico PBS | General support | $150 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $100 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $100 |
| Special Olympics of New Mexico | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark J Heiman
- Paul L Heiman
- Edward Frankel
Questions people ask
Does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation give?
$173,700 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Mark Heiman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark J Heiman (President/Trustee), Paul L Heiman (Vice-President/Trustee) and Edward Frankel (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Mark Heiman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.