Hymowitz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hymowitz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $790,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$790,000
- Assets$44.0 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 83 | $41.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 76 | $44.0 million |
How to apply
Hymowitz 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 Hymowitz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $790,000 |
| California | 32 | $593,280 |
| New York | 10 | $285,300 |
| Idaho | 12 | $143,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $43,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $37,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $26,800 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Minyan DAF Account | $790,000 |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry Inc | Charitable Event | $150,000 |
| Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center | General & Unrestricted | $127,500 |
| Israaid US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | General & Unrestricted | $67,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Response to recent attacks on Israel | $50,000 |
| Next Generation Scholars Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Selle Valley Carden School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Alumni Association of the University of Michigan | Camp Michigania | $30,000 |
| Renew Democracy Initiative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Cantor's Fund | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| International Documentary Association | Saving the City documentary Series & Fiscal Sponsorship Program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Panhandle Special Needs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Zoological Society | Orangutan | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hias Inc | Right to Protection Program & Ukrainian Refugees | $20,000 |
| Sandpoint Resource Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | American Friends of Kinyeti Academy | $15,000 |
| North Idaho Ice | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Medshare International | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Moreau Catholic High School | Janet Pessagno and Lopez Family Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Our Military Kids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Discovery Fellows Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | School of Medicine Basic Sciences | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation | Trail maintenance fund | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Annual Drive Fund | $7,500 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Trail maintenance fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jordan Hymowitz
- Sarah Hymowitz
Questions people ask
Does Hymowitz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hymowitz Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Hymowitz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jordan Hymowitz (Dir, Sec, Co- Pres) and Sarah Hymowitz (Co- Pres, Dir).
What does Hymowitz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.