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The Hyams Foundation Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046013680  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Hyams Foundation Inc has awarded $31.9M across 600 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Resist Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$4.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$150.9M
Assets (FY2020)
600
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Hyams Foundation Inc funds

The Hyams Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing DevelopmentHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people, women girls, young adults.

black communitiesfamiliesimmigrants & refugeeslgbtq peoplewomen girlsyoung adultsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Resist Inc
Matahari Women Workers' Center, BEJA, SIM, Reclaim Roxbury, MassCOSH, Learning Circle & New Fundraisers Cohort
Jamaica Plain, MA$480K2023
Resist
Boston Education Justice Alliance, Matahari Women Workers' Center, Reclaim Roxbury, other projects, and general support
Jamaica Plain, MA$466K2022
Urban Revival Inc (city Lifevida Urbana)
Homes for All Massachusetts, anniversary, employee match, 2023 ReFrame Academy participation, and general support
Jamaica Plain, MA$445K2023

How to apply for funding from The Hyams Foundation Inc

From The Hyams Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“There are no deadlines.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at hyamsfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Hyams Foundation Inc

Does The Hyams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Hyams Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Hyams Foundation Inc fund?
The Hyams Foundation Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Resist Inc, Resist, Urban Revival Inc (city Lifevida Urbana). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Hyams Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Hyams Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.9M over 600 grants.
Where is The Hyams Foundation Inc located?
The Hyams Foundation Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046013680.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Hyams Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Hyams Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.