The Hyde Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Hyde Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,500 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,000 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $105,500 | 29 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $120,500 | 16 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George H Hyde Jr 1114 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 885-0422 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining the purpose of requested funds |
What The Hyde Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $75,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church of Lee | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Lothlorian Therapeutic Riding Center | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Burchfield Penny Art Center | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Edward M Cotter Conservancy | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Operation Good Neighbor | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Univ of Ariz Adaptive Athletics | General Operations | $10,000 |
| SPCA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Arizona Sportsman Fund | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Light House Association | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Child & Family Services | General Operations | $5,000 |
| 100 Club of Buffalo | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Hamburg Police Department | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Fire Association | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lee Historical Society | General Operations | $5,000 |
| McPherson College | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Community Church | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- George H Hyde Jr
- Ellen Spencer
- Heidi Raphael
Questions people ask
Does The Hyde Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hyde Foundation Inc give?
$120,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Hyde Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George H Hyde Jr (President), Ellen Spencer (Trustee) and Heidi Raphael (Trustee).
What does The Hyde Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.