Private foundation · EIN 59-3797192 · Westfield, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hummingbird Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $250K. 43% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$1.4M
Median grant
$250K
Stays in NJ
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lucy OutreachCamden, NJTo support youth outreach programs for underserved communities.$300K
HopeworksCamden, NJTo support young adults find stable careers through skill-building and job experience.$250K
University City DistrictPhiladelphia, PATo support community revitalization.$250K
12 PlusPhiladelphia, PATo support young adults in pursuing post-secondary education and career development$250K
Cathedral Soup KitchenCamden, NJTo provide meals to the poor and hungry.$150K
Philadelphia Mural Arts AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PATo support arts program.$121K
Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition AlliancePhiladelphia, PATo provide health for people with serious illnesses.$100K

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · New Jersey 3

About this foundation

Hummingbird Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Westfield, New Jersey, administered in care of David and Jane Hummel, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Hummingbird Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hummingbird Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 7 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does Hummingbird Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), New Jersey (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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