The Bruce J. Heim Foundation, established in 1986, focuses on providing financial assistance to support individuals, particularly young people, in realizing their potential for academic and/or artistic excellence. The foundation aims to fund programs that enable skill enhancement and encourages beneficiaries to later support philanthropic causes, continuing the cycle of giving and support initiated by Bruce Heim.
The Bruce J. Heim Foundation Grant program is dedicated to organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are capable of aiding individuals, especially young people, who show potential for excellence academically or in the arts. The grant supports projects or scholarships that contribute significantly to the individual's success. The foundation places importance on evaluating the organization's viability, the project’s or scholarship’s ability to meet its goals, and the impact of the foundation’s funding on achieving these aims. The board reviews grant requests monthly, emphasizing personal communication with beneficiaries to offer congratulations and encouragement, though it is not a requirement.