Hyman Fund
Preselected recipients only
Hyman Fund is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2023 it gave $83,725 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $375 and the largest $69,240. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$83,725
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$375
- Largest grant$69,240
- Assets$0
How to apply
Hyman Fund 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 Hyman Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 16 | $77,545 |
| New York | 4 | $2,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $800 |
| California | 2 | $575 |
| Virginia | 4 | $505 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | For general purposes | $69,240 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| Touro Infirmary Foundation | For general purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| 2023 Israel Crisis | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | For general purposes | $900 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | For general purposes | $520 |
| Seminars at Steamboat | For general purposes | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | For general purposes | $500 |
| Fund for Refugee Initiative | For general purposes | $500 |
| The Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives | For general purposes | $500 |
| Wyes-Tv | For general purposes | $400 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research | For general purposes | $375 |
| Boys and Girls Club of NW Colorado | For general purposes | $300 |
| Ashoka | For general purposes | $200 |
| Wwno | For general purposes | $200 |
| World Jewish Congress | For general purposes | $150 |
| The National World War II Museum | For general purposes | $110 |
| The Nature Conservancy | For general purposes | $105 |
| Temple Sinai | For general purposes | $100 |
| Trout Unlimited | For general purposes | $100 |
| Volunteers of America | For general purposes | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | For general purposes | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | For general purposes | $100 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | For general purposes | $100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | For general purposes | $75 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | For general purposes | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Harris Hyman III
- Harris Hyman IV
- Barbara Hyman
- Wendy Hyman Jarcho
- Susan H Lindy
Questions people ask
Does Hyman Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hyman Fund give?
$83,725 in tax year 2023, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $375.
Who runs Hyman Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Dr Harris Hyman III (President), Harris Hyman IV (Vice-President), Barbara Hyman (Secretary) and Wendy Hyman Jarcho (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hyman Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.