The Hyman Foundation
The Hyman Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, Jewish community and religious organizations, and organizations providing support services, wellness, mental health counseling, or medical support.
The Hyman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hyman Foundation gave $93K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,920
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,743
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,125
- Total assets
- $2,065,051
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (56% 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 Hyman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 570 Chestnut Rose Lane, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (678) 990-6524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hyman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rainbow Community School ($32K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 43% to recipients in North Carolina, and 1% to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hyman Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $127K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Community School Asheville, NC | Education | $32,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Education | $30,050 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Support Services | $6,500 |
| Camp Judaea Atlanta, GA | Religious | $5,500 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Dunwoody, GA | Education | $5,000 |
| Temple Sinai Atlanta, GA | Religion | $3,300 |
| Congregation Beth Hatephila Asheville, NC | Religion | $2,950 |
| All Souls Counseling Asheville, NC | Support for Mental Health Counseling | $2,500 |
| The Alternative Clinic Asheville, NC | Support for Wellness Center | $2,500 |
| Hillels of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Religious | $1,800 |
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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 | $2,065,051 | $303,014 | $137,509 | $92,920 | 12 | $131,487 | $269,040 | $145,274 |
| 2024 | $1,899,504 | $118,170 | $180,390 | $127,150 | 13 | $174,575 | $45,866 | $129,572 |
| 2023 | $1,961,724 | $62,705 | $107,210 | $75,500 | 11 | $101,925 | $36,162 | $105,317 |
| 2022 | $2,006,613 | $88,487 | $119,631 | $90,728 | 12 | $112,103 | $24,398 | $104,026 |
| 2021 | $2,037,373 | $335,194 | $118,549 | $96,200 | 11 | $110,575 | $240,276 | $111,793 |
| 2020 | $1,820,728 | $335,810 | $96,338 | $77,576 | 15 | — | $239,378 | $77,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hyman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K 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 show support for organizations with a range of purposes. For example, Rainbow Community School says its mission is to develop learners prepared to be compassionate leaders building a socially just, spiritually connected, and environmentally sustainable world. The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta says it cares for, connects, and strengthens the Jewish community. Camp Judaea says it provides a community where children develop as individuals and leaders and build connections with Judaism, Israel, and the natural environment. Hillels of Georgia says it engages and enriches Jewish students through campus communities and a range of programs. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says it provides support, services, and education to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and funds research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $92,920. Grant amounts ranged from $320 to $32,000, with a median of $3,125. The largest grants included $32,000 to Rainbow Community School in Asheville, North Carolina, for education; $30,050 to Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, for education; and $6,500 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, for support services. Other listed awards included $5,500 to Camp Judaea, $5,000 to Marcus Jewish Community Center, and $3,300 to Temple Sinai.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barry Hyman as president/director, Sylvia Hyman as vice-president/director, Sharon Hyman as secretary/director, and Stephen Hyman as director.
The Hyman Foundation is led by Barry Hyman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Hyman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hyman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hyman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sylvia Hyman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hyman Foundation
How much does The Hyman Foundation give each year?
The Hyman Foundation gave $93K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 13 grants.
What is The Hyman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hyman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,125, and its average grant was $7,743, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hyman Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Hyman Foundation give grants?
The Hyman Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does The Hyman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Hyman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Hyman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hyman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rainbow Community School ($32,000), Kennesaw State University ($30,050) and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hyman Foundation?
The Hyman Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (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 The Hyman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hyman Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing 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 Hyman Foundation's EIN?
The Hyman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1955801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hyman 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Hyman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hyman-foundation-morg_ffae0bf74c134f9d8be3927217dba5fa
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