The Bruce J Heim Foundation
Historical FunderMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 13-3389060 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$97K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$1,600
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE BRUCE J HEIM FOUNDATION CO BARB |
|---|---|
| Address | 3525 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 605, METAIRIE LA 70002 |
| Phone | 5043210040 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE BOARD OF THE FOUNDATIONS. THE LETTER MUST INCLUDE: 1. THE AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED 2. A STATEMENT OF HOW THE GRANT WILL BE USED 3. A STATEMENT OF THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM SUCH A GRANT 4. A STATEMENT OF NEED, AND 5. A STATEMENT VERIFYING THE APPLICANT'S 501(C) STATUS OTHER DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION, STATISTICAL INFORMATION, ETC. MAY BE SUBMITTED WITH THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $8,500 |
| First Louisiana-Mississippi Inc | Metairie, LA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Students to Scholars | Durham, NC | Program support | $7,500 |
| Biomedical Research Foundation Nw LA | Shreveport, LA | Scholarship support | $4,060 |
| Louisiana Youth Seminars Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship support | $4,000 |
| Global Arts Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $3,500 |
| Jefferson Dollars for Scholars | Metairie, LA | Scholarship support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Home Lifecare Manhattan | New York, NY | Scholarship support | $3,000 |
| Museum of Southern Jewish Experience | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $3,000 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Inc | San Diego, CA | Program support | $3,000 |
| The Posse Foundation New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $3,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | Scholarship support | $3,000 |
| Alice Ferguson Foundation | Accokek, MD | Program support | $2,500 |
| Asu Foundation | Boone, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ | Program support | $2,500 |
| National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $2,500 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $2,500 |
| University of New Orleans-Wwno-Fm Radio | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Platinum Minds | Chester, NJ | Program support | $2,000 |
| San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra | San Bernardino, CA | Program support | $2,000 |
| The International Center | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $1,800 |
| Education Foundation of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | Program support | $1,600 |
| Frida Cinema | Santa Ana, CA | Program supoort | $1,500 |
| Ryman Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $1,500 |
| STEM Library Lab | Metairie, LA | Program support | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $1,500 |
| Canine Companions | Irving, TX | Program support | $1,380 |
| Academy for Teachers Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Biodesign Challenge Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| California State Summer School Arts Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Casa Manana Musicals Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Program support | $1,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Citizen Law Education Programmd Youth the Law Inc | Baltimore, MD | Program support | $1,000 |
| Fayette County Public School Education Foundation | Lexington, KY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet Center Conceert Group | New York, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Theater Kids Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Chamber Music Festival | Seattle, WA | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morriston, NJ | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Watts2 Boston Foundation | Westwood, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Mount Carmel Academy | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $750 |
| Greater No Science & Eng Fair Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,090 | 42 |
| 2024 | $81,660 | 37 |
| 2023 | $73,990 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349102041
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3389060
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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