Hypertext Foundation
Hypertext Foundation is a private foundation based in Brandon, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 grants included organizations working in the arts, education, and humanitarian aid.
Hypertext Foundation at a glance
In short: Hypertext Foundation gave $34K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,820
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +225.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,602
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $973,908
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hypertext Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1032 E Brandon Blvd 7122, Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: (801) 310-7360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hypertext Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Boys Choir ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest shares went to Minnesota (35%), Washington, DC (21%), New York (15%), California (14%), and New Jersey (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hypertext Foundation gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $45K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Boys Choir Saint Paul, MN | Support of the Arts | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Washington, DC | Support of the Arts | $5,000 |
| Internet Archive San Francisco, CA | Education | $4,000 |
| Project Gutenberg Montclair, NJ | Education | $2,000 |
| Flatbush Brooklyn, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable Washington, DC | Education | $2,000 |
| School for Poetic Computation New York, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Miss Soundation Care Farm Austin, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| Electronic Lit Org Vancouver, WA | Education | $1,000 |
| Rhizome New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $973,908 | $20,239 | $69,354 | $33,820 | 13 | $33,820 | $44,349 |
| 2023 | $855,010 | $900,010 | $45,000 | $45,000 | 4 | $45,000 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hypertext Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K 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 show support for organizations in the arts and education, as well as one grant designated for humanitarian aid. Among the grantees, the Internet Archive describes its mission as providing permanent access to historical digital collections for researchers, historians, and scholars. Art from the Inside says it gives incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists a visual voice through community-centered exhibitions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $33,820 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $820 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Minnesota Boys Choir for support of the arts, $5,000 to Wikimedia for support of the arts, and $4,000 to Internet Archive for education. Other grants included $2,000 each to Project Gutenberg, Flatbush, Philanthropy Roundtable, School for Poetic Computation, and Miss Soundation Care Farm; and $1,000 each to Electronic Lit Org, Rhizome, Womens Prision Book Project, and Art from the Inside.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Sowin as president, Emily Adel as manager, and Abraham Piper as director.
Hypertext Foundation is led by Joshua Sowin, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Sowin
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Piper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Adel
Manager
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Abraham Piper Director (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Emily Adel Director (2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Joshua Sowin Director (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Hypertext Foundation
How much does Hypertext Foundation give each year?
Hypertext Foundation gave $34K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 4 grants.
What is Hypertext Foundation's typical grant size?
Hypertext Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,602, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hypertext Foundation give grants?
Hypertext Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Hypertext Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Hypertext Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
Who are Hypertext Foundation's largest grantees?
Hypertext Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Minnesota Boys Choir ($10,000), Wikimedia ($5,000) and Internet Archive ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hypertext Foundation?
Hypertext Foundation reported $974K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 Hypertext Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in the arts and education, as well as one grant designated for humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hypertext Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hypertext Foundation's EIN?
Hypertext Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4895689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Hypertext Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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