The Hyder More Foundation
The Hyder More Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $407K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Hyder More Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hyder More Foundation gave $53K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,550
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,569
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,025
- Total assets
- $406,758
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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.
Who The Hyder More Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth ($10K). Together the top 8 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hyder More Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 251% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Sixty and Better Fort Worth, TX | Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoo Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $8,000 |
| National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame Fort Worth, TX | Historical Preservation | $7,000 |
| Texas Cultural Trust Austin, TX | Cultural/Educational | $5,050 |
| Break Through at FWCD Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $5,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $5,000 |
| The FWCD Fund Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $2,500 |
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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 | $406,758 | $14,826 | $54,498 | $52,550 | 8 | $52,550 | $14,728 | $20,907 |
| 2023 | $446,430 | $7,016 | $51,975 | $50,550 | 8 | $50,550 | $7,016 | $22,784 |
| 2022 | $491,389 | — | $30,800 | $29,500 | 7 | $29,500 | — | $24,973 |
| 2021 | $522,189 | — | $49,750 | $48,500 | 6 | $48,500 | — | $27,084 |
| 2020 | $571,939 | — | $48,700 | $47,500 | 4 | — | — | $28,742 |
| 2019 | $620,639 | — | $19,126 | $18,000 | 4 | — | — | $32,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hyder More Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hyder More Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas More
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter More
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel More
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Hyder More
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Hyder More Foundation
How much does The Hyder More Foundation give each year?
The Hyder More Foundation gave $53K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 8 grants.
What is The Hyder More Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hyder More Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,025, and its average grant was $6,569, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hyder More Foundation give grants?
The Hyder More Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (7 grants).
Does The Hyder More Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Hyder More Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Hyder More Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hyder More Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth ($10,000), Sixty and Better ($10,000) and Fort Worth Zoo ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hyder More Foundation?
The Hyder More Foundation reported $407K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hyder More Foundation's EIN?
The Hyder More Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3074295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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