Michael and Ericka Hynansky
Michael and Ericka Hynansky is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Delaware.
Michael and Ericka Hynansky at a glance
In short: Michael and Ericka Hynansky gave $194K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Delaware. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,540
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,354
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,970
- Total assets
- $720
- -97.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (77% 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 Michael and Ericka Hynansky
- 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: 1300 N Union Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (302) 545-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Ericka Hynansky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church ($72K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 64 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to Delaware recipients, 8% to Pennsylvania, 8% to Alabama, and 7% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael and Ericka Hynansky open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $194K (2024) to $380K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Wilmington, DE | General Fund | $71,500 |
| Child Inc Wilmington, DE | General Fund | $41,500 |
| Christ Church Christiana Hundred Wilmington, DE | General Fund | $28,500 |
| Legacy Montgomery, AL | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Subaru Share the Love Charity Cherry Hill, NJ | General Fund | $13,930 |
| Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $10,010 |
| Delaware Art Museum Wilmington, DE | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Longwood Garden Kennett Square, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Newark, DE | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Tower Hill School Wilmington, DE | General Fund | $600 |
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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 | $720 | $163,000 | $193,800 | $193,540 | 10 | $193,800 | $688 |
| 2023 | $31,520 | $328,050 | $297,307 | $295,442 | 12 | $297,307 | $600 |
| 2022 | $777 | $187,000 | $381,775 | $380,318 | 17 | $381,775 | $2,978 |
| 2021 | $195,552 | $532,000 | $358,245 | $331,785 | 13 | $358,245 | $2,201 |
| 2020 | $21,797 | $222,000 | $205,288 | $203,603 | 12 | — | $1,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Ericka Hynansky reported a distributable amount of $688 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 stated missions include advocating for children and families, environmental education and stewardship, connecting people with art, and preparing students for engagement with the world. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $193,540 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $71,500, with a median grant of $11,970. The largest awards included $71,500 to St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, $41,500 to CHILD INC, and $28,500 to Christ Church Christiana Hundred; each was listed for general fund support. Other notable grants were $15,000 to Legacy, $13,930 to Subaru Share the Love Charity, and $10,010 to the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Hynansky was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Michael and Ericka Hynansky is led by Michael Hynansky, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Hynansky
President
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael and Ericka Hynansky
How much does Michael and Ericka Hynansky give each year?
Michael and Ericka Hynansky gave $194K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $295K across 12 grants.
What is Michael and Ericka Hynansky's typical grant size?
Michael and Ericka Hynansky's median grant in 2024 was $11,970, and its average grant was $19,354, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael and Ericka Hynansky that year got $8K on average.
Where does Michael and Ericka Hynansky give grants?
Michael and Ericka Hynansky gives mostly in Delaware: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (8%) and Alabama (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (5 grants).
Does Michael and Ericka Hynansky give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael and Ericka Hynansky's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael and Ericka Hynansky's largest grantees?
Michael and Ericka Hynansky's largest 2024 grantees include St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church ($71,500), Child Inc ($41,500) and Christ Church Christiana Hundred ($28,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Ericka Hynansky?
Michael and Ericka Hynansky reported $720 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $688 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael and Ericka Hynansky fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include advocating for children and families, environmental education and stewardship, connecting people with art, and preparing students for engagement with the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Ericka Hynansky?
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 Michael and Ericka Hynansky's EIN?
Michael and Ericka Hynansky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4356414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael and Ericka Hynansky 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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Grantable. (2026). Michael and Ericka Hynansky funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-ericka-hynansky-morg_02306de4d13e499f8a1259e2c373a0cf
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