Sheila And Milton Hyman Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting public welfare initiatives. Its mission centers around enhancing community well-being, with a strong emphasis on aiding Jewish organizations and addressing various social issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and health-related causes. The foundation provides funding to a diverse range of recipients, including food pantries, health charities, and educational institutions, reflecting its commitment to both social services and cultural enrichment. While the foundation's activities are primarily concentrated in California, it also supports organizations in other regions, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid‑size California nonprofit (often Jewish or local public‑welfare focused) seeking modest, single‑year grants and connected to community nominators or local intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Located in California or serving California communities.
- • Program areas in Jewish community welfare, food assistance, local arts, or health charities.
- • Seeks modest grants (typical gifts under $5,000, occasional $5K–$7K).
- • Has existing relationships or credible local nominations from intermediaries or past grantees.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in California with roughly 89% of dollars in‑state, although a few small out‑of‑state grants appear across five states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 33 distinct recipients and the foundation consistently issued ~30+ small grants per year across three years, indicating a broad set of independent grantees for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but present: four new recipients appeared in the latest year while most grantees are repeat recipients; however the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants, so new entrants are possible but likely require nomination or a relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
