The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD
Preselected recipients only
The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$750,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $700,000 the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $780,000 | 19 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 23 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $750,000 | 24 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD 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 Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $485,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $140,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Macdowell Colony | General operating | $140,000 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | General operating | $60,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General operating | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | General operating | $25,000 |
| Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Hospital Foundation Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York City Center Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital | General operating | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals | General operating | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General operating | $25,000 |
| American Lyric Theater Center Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Count Basie Theatre Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | General operating | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Historical Society | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey R Egan
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD give?
$750,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey R Egan (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does The Dubose & Dorothy Heyward Mem FD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.