Hms Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving across various sectors. Its mission centers on supporting community development, education, health, and human services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for diverse populations. The foundation provides grants to a range of recipients, including educational institutions, health charities, and community organizations, indicating a broad focus on improving community welfare. While it primarily operates in Florida, its funding extends to organizations in other states as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized community-serving nonprofits (education, youth development, health, human services, or local cultural organizations) with a clear local or regional footprint and modest budget needs for one-time or annual program support.
Good Fit
- • Provides community programs in Florida or in states already funded (CT, NJ, NY, VA, MD, TN).
- • Asks for modest awards in the $2k–$30k range.
- • Has an existing relationship or local introduction to the trustees or prior grantees.
- • Programs that align with education, youth services, health, or community development.
- • Can apply via a concise mailed or phone-based inquiry (rolling submissions).
Geography
Giving is multi-state across seven states rather than strictly local; however Florida is the largest single share at about 40% of dollars, indicating a strong regional focus with multi-state reach.
Recipient Variety
Nineteen distinct recipients were funded in the latest year and the foundation funded many independent charities across sectors; although the top five grantees capture a majority of dollars, the count of unique recipients is broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows four new grantees in the latest year and the filing lists a rolling submission route with a named contact, suggesting new entrants can be funded; nevertheless most dollars and most grantees are repeat recipients, so selection appears relationship-influenced rather than broadly open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
