HMS Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
HMS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $839,189 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $371,239. 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$839,189
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$371,239
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $783,461 the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $783,461 | 27 | $15.9 million |
| 2024 | $839,189 | 30 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
HMS Foundation Inc 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 HMS Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 | $704,529 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,000 |
| New York | 6 | $54,660 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Charity | $371,239 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival | Charity | $115,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center | Charity | $55,000 |
| Impact Isreal | Charity | $50,000 |
| Back Pack Buddies Metro Atlanta | Charity | $35,000 |
| Creating Connected Communities | Charity | $25,000 |
| In the City Camp | Charity | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel | Charity | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | Charity | $15,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Charity | $11,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities | Charity | $10,240 |
| Bagel Rescue | Charity | $10,000 |
| Southern Jewish Historical Society | Charity | $10,000 |
| Cure in Our Lifetime | Charity | $10,000 |
| Institute for Experiential Jewish Education | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Womens Connection | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ma'alot Elevating Jewish Community | Charity | $10,000 |
| Momentum Unlimited | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charity | $7,160 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Charity | $6,000 |
| Neranenah | Charity | $5,750 |
| Hillel | Charity | $5,400 |
| Jewish Education Loan Fund | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Temple | Charity | $5,000 |
| Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | Charity | $3,800 |
| The William Breman Jewish Heritage Meseum | Charity | $2,000 |
| Solidarity Sandy Springs | Charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Charity | $500 |
| Ahavath Achim Synagogue | Charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah S Levinson
Questions people ask
Does HMS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HMS Foundation Inc give?
$839,189 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs HMS Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah S Levinson (President).
What does HMS Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.