The Marie Hyder Foundation
The Marie Hyder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hendersonville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
The Marie Hyder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marie Hyder Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $750), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $750
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Marie Hyder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Disabled American Veterns ($750). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marie Hyder Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $3K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterns Winston-Salem, NC | Emergency Assistance | $750 |
| Shiners Hospital Greeneville, SC | Emergency Assistance | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | $9,394 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 2 | $1,200 |
| 2023 | $10,594 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | $13,094 | $3,500 | $2,900 | 3 | $2,900 |
| 2021 | $16,594 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 3 | $1,300 |
| 2020 | $17,894 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marie Hyder Foundation is led by Boyd Hyder, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Boyd Hyder
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 Marie Hyder Foundation
How much does The Marie Hyder Foundation give each year?
The Marie Hyder Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
Where does The Marie Hyder Foundation operate?
The Marie Hyder Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, South Carolina.
What is The Marie Hyder Foundation's EIN?
The Marie Hyder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1955253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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