Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including hunger relief, community services, health care, immigration legal services, housing, and youth programs.
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,710,000
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,383
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $42,853,291
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Seventh Avenue 9Th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 949-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Campaign Against Hunger ($110K). Together the top 10 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 222 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2024 filing went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 47 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $1.5M (2020) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaign Against Hunger Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $110,000 |
| Community Service Society New York, NY | $150,000 over two years ($75,000 in 2023 & 2024) | $75,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | $150,000 over two years ($75,000 per year in 2023 & 2024) | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York New York, NY | $120,000 over two years ($60,000 per year in 2024 & 2025) for education and training programs | $60,000 |
| Primary Care Development Corporation New York, NY | $120,000 over two years ($60,000 per year in 2024 & 2025) for nyc programs | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Brooklyn, NY | $100,000 over two years ($50,000 per year in 2023 & 2024). | $50,000 |
| Community Resource Exchange New York, NY | $100,000 over two years ($50,000 per year in 2023 & 2024) | $50,000 |
| Dreamyard Project Bronx, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Housing Solutions Brooklyn, NY | $100,000 over two years ($50,000 per year in 2023 & 2024) | $50,000 |
| New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY | $100,000 over two years ($50,000 per year in 2023 & 2024) | $50,000 |
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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 | $42,853,291 | $3,236,567 | $2,135,705 | $1,710,000 | 47 | $1,939,000 | $3,077,862 | $2,059,453 |
| 2023 | $41,053,609 | $2,572,740 | $2,250,132 | $1,890,000 | 46 | $2,066,709 | $2,428,317 | $1,937,968 |
| 2022 | $38,974,998 | $2,074,675 | $2,470,017 | $2,070,000 | 43 | $2,291,829 | $1,920,487 | $1,996,852 |
| 2021 | $46,966,227 | $3,177,466 | $2,290,596 | $1,880,000 | 43 | $2,095,310 | $3,010,680 | $2,150,670 |
| 2020 | $42,075,510 | $1,713,779 | $1,824,830 | $1,545,000 | 43 | — | $1,574,785 | $1,848,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 include support for a range of organizations. The Campaign Against Hunger describes its work as distributing food and empowering families in Central Brooklyn. Food Bank for New York City says it works to help New Yorkers achieve food security. Primary Care Development Corporation describes its work as expanding access to high-quality primary care, while Planned Parenthood of Greater New York describes itself as a provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information.
Other 2024 grantees include Safe Passage Project, which says it provides free lawyers to immigrant children facing deportation; Housing Solutions, whose stated mission is to develop transitional and affordable long-term housing for homeless people in Hawaii; and Red Hook Initiative, which describes its work as supporting young people in Red Hook. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $1,710,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $110,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest award was $110,000 to The Campaign Against Hunger. Other notable grants included $75,000 each to Community Service Society and Food Bank for New York City; $60,000 each to Planned Parenthood of Greater New York and Primary Care Development Corporation; and $50,000 each to Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, Community Resource Exchange, DreamYard Project, Housing Solutions, New York Immigration Coalition, Safe Passage Project, and St John’s Bread and Life. Several awards were described as installments of two-year commitments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth E Hutchins as president and director; Maritza Guzman as secretary; Philip Li as treasurer and director; and Sara Hutchins, Edwin Sheffield, and Hildy J Simmons as vice presidents and directors.
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth E. Hutchins, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth E. Hutchins
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Edwin Sheffield
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Hildy J. Simmons
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Philip Li
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Sara Hutchins
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Maritza Guzman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Elizabeth E Hutchins (President/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc
How much does Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc give each year?
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 46 grants.
What is Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $36,383, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc give grants?
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Brooklyn, NY (15 grants) and Bronx, NY (4 grants).
Does Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "$100,000 Over Two Years ($50,000 per Year in 2023 & 2024)." (5 grants).
Who are Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Campaign Against Hunger ($110,000), Community Service Society ($75,000) and Food Bank for New York City ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc?
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc reported $42.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. The Campaign Against Hunger describes its work as distributing food and empowering families in Central Brooklyn. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6083578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc 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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