Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 84-6022973

The Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has maintained tax-exempt status since September 1969. The foundation operates as a charitable trust focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.8M

+13.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$370K

-47.6% YoY

Grant Count

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

-52.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr reported a distributable amount of $368K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's charitable activities focus on:

Education
Human Services
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Poverty Alleviation
Nursing Home Support

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount varies by fiscal year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $1.8M (100%)

States

Colorado

Cities

BoulderDenverLafayetteLongmontWestminster

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Current Financial Position (Fiscal Year 2025):

Total Assets: $4,816,806
Annual Revenue: $1,158,181
Annual Expenses: $591,913
Net Income: $566,268
Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Assets (Fiscal Year 2023):

Total Assets: $7,300,000

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities and consistent revenue generation.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,816,806	$4,241,274	$4,600,451
Revenue	$1,158,181	$528,437	$1,052,007
Expenses	$591,913	$867,777	$539,963
Qualifying Distributions	$402,140	$733,864	$336,050
Net Investment Income	$973,626	$434,353	$846,227
Distributable Amount	$368,204	$361,710	$380,679

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sister Carmen Community Center ($60,000), Outreach United Resources Center ($55,000), Emergency Family Assistance Assoc ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF BOULDER BOULDER, CO	OPTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR	$20,000
CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BOULDER, CO	GENERAL	$40,000
AUDIO INFORMATION NETWORK OF COLORADO BOULDER, CO	GENERAL	$25,000
OUTREACH UNITED RESOURCES CENTER LONGMONT, CO	GENERAL	$55,000
EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOC BOULDER, CO	GENERAL	$50,000
ANCHOR CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN DENVER, CO	GENERAL	$25,000
BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOULDER, CO	GENERAL	$15,000
VIA MOBILITY SERVICES BOULDER, CO	GENERAL	$45,000
SISTER CARMEN COMMUNITY CENTER LAFAYETTE, CO	GENERAL	$60,000
A SHARED VISION WESTMINSTER, CO	GENERAL	$35,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by the following trustees:

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Trustee (2 hours/week, $58,000 compensation)
Nancy Johnson - Trustee (1 hour/week, $2,500 compensation)
Paula Sinn-Penfold - Trustee (1 hour/week, $2,500 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NANCY JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	1	$2,500
PAULA SINN-PENFOLD	TRUSTEE	1	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr fund?

The foundation's charitable activities focus on: • Education • Human Services • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Poverty Alleviation • Nursing Home Support

How do I apply for a grant from Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $116,963 • Median grant amount: $92,000 • Average grant amount varies by fiscal year • The foundation made 9 grants in the 2023 tax year **Recent Giving Activity:** • Fiscal Year 2025: $370,000 in total giving • Fiscal Year 2023: $734,000 in distributions

Where does Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr make grants?

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Colorado.

What size grants does Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr award?

In 2025, Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr awarded 10 grants totaling $370K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr reported a distributable amount of $368K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr's EIN?

Hynd Blind Fund of the James Hynd Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6022973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.