Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $153,700, including grants for charitable purposes, medical research, and religious purposes.
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc gave $154K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,700
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,979
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $343,399
- -32.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 118-35 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 263-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwell Health Foundation ($130K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 72 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to Georgia, 2% to Florida, 1% to Maryland, and less than 1% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 276% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 725% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $154K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Medical Research | $1,500 |
| Boca Rio Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Foundation of Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Boca Rio Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Sons of Isreal Briarcliff Manor, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Religious | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,399 | $11,699 | $170,214 | $153,700 | 14 | $160,817 | $7,299 | $22,177 |
| 2023 | $505,821 | $-20,930 | $150,956 | $135,650 | 15 | $141,781 | $11,358 | $28,730 |
| 2022 | $682,195 | $-11,939 | $54,897 | $39,230 | 14 | $44,934 | $18,698 | $34,034 |
| 2021 | $764,657 | $28,444 | $57,224 | $40,925 | 15 | $46,629 | $18,792 | $37,973 |
| 2020 | $793,437 | $50,736 | $56,621 | $42,250 | 14 | — | $41,389 | $38,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included charitable, medical research, and religious purposes. Among its grantees, Northwell Health Foundation describes its mission as supporting underserved and uninsured people, advancing medical technology and research, and providing support for Northwell Health facilities and programs. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $153,700. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $125,000, with a median grant of $1,125.
Notable 2024 grants included $125,000 to Northwell Health Foundation for charitable purposes and $10,000 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America for medical research. Northwell Health Foundation also received grants of $5,000 and $300. The American Cancer Society received grants of $5,000 and $1,500, each for medical research. Other grants included $1,500 and $1,000 to Boca Rio Foundation for charitable purposes, and $1,000 to Congregation Sons of Israel for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley H Muss as president, Joshua Muss as vice president, and Joseph McKillop as director.
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc is led by Stanley H. Muss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley H. Muss
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph McKillop
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua Muss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc
How much does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc give each year?
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc gave $154K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 15 grants.
What is Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,125, and its average grant was $10,979, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc give grants?
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Hyde Park, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants), "Medical Research" (3 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northwell Health Foundation ($130,300 across 3 grants), Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America ($10,000) and American Cancer Society ($6,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc?
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc reported $343K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included charitable, medical research, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2987980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hyman-and-ruth-muss-foundation-inc-morg_d3d413c5e58a42719f431aca8cf06dbf
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