Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boca Raton, FL EIN: 14-1766382
Arts and cultureEducationSports and recreation

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $57,179 to charitable organizations in Colorado and Florida.

Key facts about Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family

In short: Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family gave $57K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
14-1766382
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$57,179
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$5,198
Median grant
$6,000
New grantees (estimate)
18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$1,149,738
Primary geography
Colorado (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

-1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$57K

+4.9% YoY

Grant Count

11

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-4.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family open to new grantees?

18%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.

  • 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 146% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.

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 went to organizations whose work includes eating-disorder prevention, horse and wildlife rescue, arts and cultural education, and assistance with basic needs.

The Eating Disorder Foundation describes its mission as providing a resource to the public and health care community in efforts to prevent and eliminate eating disorders. Colorado Horse Rescue says it works toward a better future for horses by creating safe solutions for them. The Wild Animal Sanctuary describes its work as animal sanctuary and public education on captive wildlife. The Boca Raton Museum of Art describes itself as an educational and cultural facility promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts. Boca Helping Hands says it provides food, medical and financial assistance, as well as education, job training and guidance to support self-sufficiency.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $57,179. The median grant was $6,000; awards ranged from $179 to $6,000. The largest grants included $6,000 each to The Eating Disorder Foundation, Colorado Horse Rescue, Temple Grandin Equine Center, Boca Helping Hands, Denver Center for Performing Arts, Volunteers of America CO, Boca Raton Museum of Art, The Wild Animal Sanctuary and Denver Art Museum. Big Dog Ranch Rescue received $3,000, and Denver Zoo received $179.

The filing lists grant purposes including unrestricted support, a recovery fund, a museum art school, and programs and a senior sanctuary.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to provide a written request to Elizabeth Hammerman. It lists no restrictions on awards.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 26% to recipients in Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

DenverBoca RatonLoxahatchee GrovesKeenesburgRushFort CollinsHighlands RanchLongmontFost Collins

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K9 grants2020 9 grants2021 9 grants2022 10 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $57K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Eating Disorder Foundation: $6KThe Eating Disorder Foundation$6KColorado Horse Rescue: $6KColorado Horse Rescue$6KTemple Grandin Equine Center: $6KTemple Grandin Equine Center$6KBoca Helping Hands: $6KBoca Helping Hands$6KDenver Center for Performaing Arts: $6KDenver Center for PerformaingArts$6KVolunteers of America CO: $6KVolunteers of America CO$6KBoca Raton Museum of Art: $6KBoca Raton Museum of Art$6KThe Wild Animal Sanctuary: $6KThe Wild Animal Sanctuary$6KDenver Art Museum: $6KDenver Art Museum$6KBig Dog Ranch Rescue: $3KBig Dog Ranch Rescue$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Eating Disorder Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $57K.

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

48<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Eating Disorder Foundation Denver, COUnrestricted$6,000
Colorado Horse Rescue Rush, COUnrestricted$6,000
Temple Grandin Equine Center Fort Collins, COUnrestricted$6,000
Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FLUnrestricted$6,000
Denver Center for Performaing Arts Denver, CORecovery Fund$6,000
Volunteers of America CO Denver, COUnrestricted$6,000
Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FLMuseum Art School$6,000
The Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, COUnrestricted$6,000
Denver Art Museum Denver, COUnrestricted$6,000
Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FLPrograms & Senior Sanctuary$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,149,738 $54,152 $70,046 $57,179
2023 $1,165,632 $18,291 $66,426 $54,500
2022 $1,213,767 $30,641 $69,509 $57,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,149,738$1,165,632$1,213,767
Revenue$54,152$18,291$30,641
Expenses$70,046$66,426$69,509
Qualifying Distributions$64,343$59,680$59,050
Net Investment Income$48,449$15,597$24,491
Distributable Amount$72,318$61,672$61,097

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth R Hammerman as Director and Brianna Hammerman as Trustee.

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Brianna Hammerman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth R Hammerman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    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.

Contact

Application contact: Elizabeth Hammerman
Mailing address: 500 Se Mizner Blvd 409, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (845) 340-7999

Frequently asked questions about Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family

How much does Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family give each year?

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family gave $57K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 10 grants.

What is Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's typical grant size?

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,198, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family that year got $3K on average.

Where does Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family give grants?

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family gives mostly in Colorado: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).

Does Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family give general operating support?

Yes: 73% of Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's largest grantees?

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Eating Disorder Foundation ($6,000), Colorado Horse Rescue ($6,000) and Temple Grandin Equine Center ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family?

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes eating-disorder prevention, horse and wildlife rescue, arts and cultural education, and assistance with basic needs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's EIN?

Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1766382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family 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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