Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family
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.
Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,179
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,198
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,149,738
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (74% 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 J & Florence Hammerman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- 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.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Hammerman
Mailing address: 500 Se Mizner Blvd 409, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (845) 340-7999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hyman J & Florence Hammerman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Eating Disorder Foundation Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Rush, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Temple Grandin Equine Center Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Denver Center for Performaing Arts Denver, CO | Recovery Fund | $6,000 |
| Volunteers of America CO Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FL | Museum Art School | $6,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Programs & Senior Sanctuary | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,149,738 | $54,152 | $70,046 | $57,179 | 11 | $64,343 | $48,449 | $72,318 |
| 2023 | $1,165,632 | $18,291 | $66,426 | $54,500 | 10 | $59,680 | $15,597 | $61,672 |
| 2022 | $1,213,767 | $30,641 | $69,509 | $57,000 | 9 | $59,050 | $24,491 | $61,097 |
| 2021 | $1,252,635 | $496,198 | $37,968 | $23,200 | 9 | $25,900 | $31,909 | $61,229 |
| 2020 | $794,405 | $351,822 | $25,183 | $20,050 | 9 | — | $345,340 | $30,155 |
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.
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.
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.
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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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