Hyman Fund is a private foundation focused on Health, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 29 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $933.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$84K
+497.7% YoY
Grant Count
29
-12.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+580.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyman Fund reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Hyman Fund
Based on IRS filings
Hyman Fund is a private foundation focused on Health, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 29 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $933.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $92,571 | $102,828 |
| Revenue | $677 | $6,237 | $6,948 |
| Expenses | $93,302 | $16,494 | $19,060 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $92,979 | $16,159 | $18,737 |
| Net Investment Income | $933 | $5,737 | $6,668 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,259 | $5,298 | $6,488 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Greater New Orleans Foundation ($69,240), Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center ($2,000), Harvard Graduate School of Education ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $69,240 |
| BUREAU OF GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $375 |
| WYES-TV NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $400 |
| SEMINARS AT STEAMBOAT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| FUND FOR REFUGEE INITIATIVE VENICE, CA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| THE COWEN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NW COLORADO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $300 |
| NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $520 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES METAIRIE, LA | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR HARRIS HYMAN III | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HARRIS HYMAN IV | VICE-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BARBARA HYMAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| WENDY HYMAN JARCHO | TREASURER | — | — |
| SUSAN H LINDY | ASST. SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyman Fund?
Hyman Fund is a private foundation focused on Health, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Hyman Fund operate?
Hyman Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Hyman Fund award?
In 2023, Hyman Fund awarded 29 grants totaling $84K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hyman Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Hyman Fund reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hyman Fund's EIN?
Hyman Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6030969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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