The Hinman Foundation
The Hinman Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 34 grants totaling $927,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota.
The Hinman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hinman Foundation gave $928K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $927,500
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,279
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $11,842,665
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hinman 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: 3560 Creekview Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (239) 498-2931
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hinman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Liberty Youth Ranch ($105K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 162 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida accounted for 46% of grant dollars, New York 23%, New Jersey 12%, Minnesota 8%, and Iowa 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hinman Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $505K (2019) to $928K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $928K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Youth Ranch Bonita Springs, FL | General | $105,000 |
| Arts Bonita Bonita Springs, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $100,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Hinman Scholarship Fund | $70,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Leehendry N Fort Myers, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Cafe of Life Bonita Springs, FL | General | $45,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General | $30,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $30,000 |
| Natl All for the Mentally Ill Naples, FL | General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,842,665 | $1,095,216 | $999,059 | $927,500 | 34 | $941,127 | $1,043,456 | $831,915 |
| 2024 | $11,746,508 | $4,325,649 | $873,566 | $805,500 | 33 | $813,052 | $798,281 | $801,019 |
| 2023 | $10,912,594 | $1,110,323 | $767,358 | $700,500 | 31 | $709,191 | $1,110,323 | $707,369 |
| 2022 | $10,564,065 | $1,600,678 | $808,741 | $729,000 | 30 | $737,495 | $1,600,678 | $747,157 |
| 2021 | $9,782,128 | $2,950,984 | $769,827 | $756,000 | 34 | $763,643 | $2,495,233 | $707,531 |
| 2020 | $7,600,971 | $262,098 | $550,217 | $535,000 | 32 | — | $356,238 | $512,940 |
| 2019 | $7,889,090 | $702,800 | $515,268 | $505,000 | 29 | — | $572,390 | $493,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hinman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $832K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations working in youth residential care, arts, housing, hunger relief, health research, mental health, education, and assistance-dog services.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Liberty Youth Ranch says it provides residential care and education for children who need a home and family, and supports vulnerable families, single mothers, and widows. Cafe of Life says it provides basic needs to poor and hungry people in the Bonita Springs area while preserving clients’ dignity. The University of Minnesota Foundation describes its role as supporting the University of Minnesota. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for catastrophic childhood diseases through research and treatment. Care Plus Foundation says it provides support such as scholarships, medication, and housing assistance for people dealing with mental health issues or emotional distress.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $927,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $105,000, with a median grant of $17,500.
Among the largest grants were $105,000 to Liberty Youth Ranch, $100,000 each to Arts Bonita, Covenant House, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and $70,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for the Hinman Scholarship Fund. Other notable awards included $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of LeeHendry, $45,000 to Cafe of Life, and $30,000 each to the American Red Cross and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The foundation also gave $25,000 to National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and $20,000 each to Care Plus Foundation and The Valley Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry J Hinman, Beverly J Hinman, Joseph Argenziano, Susan E Argenziano, and Christina G Alt as trustees.
The Hinman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly J. Hinman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina G. Alt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Argenziano
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry J. Hinman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Argenziano
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Hinman Foundation
How much does The Hinman Foundation give each year?
The Hinman Foundation gave $928K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $806K across 33 grants.
What is The Hinman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hinman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $27,279, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hinman Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Hinman Foundation give grants?
The Hinman Foundation's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (6 grants), Bonita Springs, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (3 grants).
Does The Hinman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Hinman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hinman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hinman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Liberty Youth Ranch ($105,000), Arts Bonita ($100,000) and Covenant House ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hinman Foundation?
The Hinman Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $941K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $832K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hinman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in youth residential care, arts, housing, hunger relief, health research, mental health, education, and assistance-dog services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hinman 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 The Hinman Foundation's EIN?
The Hinman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7845383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hinman 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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