The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation
Historical FunderRancho Mirage, California · EIN 68-0195202 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$289K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $206 and $11,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOANNE MINTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 STEPHEN TERRACE, RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270 |
| Phone | 7607710402 |
| Form and materials | OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | To fund research and patient care. | $45,150 |
| Coachella Valley Repertory | Cathedral City, CA | To help bring art and magic to the stage. | $32,989 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | Help caring for the vulnerable. | $26,013 |
| Jewish Family Services of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | To help serve the social services needs of the valley. | $25,564 |
| The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | Palm Desert, CA | To help support and feed the animals and fund adoption. | $22,500 |
| John F Kennedy Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | To support the physical, emotional and intellectual well-being of the next generation of local children | $16,424 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Provide medical services. | $15,000 |
| Literary Society of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | To promote a love of reading. | $11,595 |
| Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic | Palm Desert, CA | Promote an interest in classical music. | $11,500 |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding | Palm Desert, CA | To help children of all ages with disabilities with the ability to ride. | $10,062 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | To help with philanthropic charitable giving | $10,000 |
| Towers Elementary School | Torrance, CA | To help furthur education | $10,000 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | Mission is to entertain and educate. | $9,731 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Desert, CA | To help preserve exibits. | $8,380 |
| Hidden Harvest | Coachella, CA | Help feed the poor and hungry | $7,143 |
| Act for Multiple Sclerosis | Palm Desert, CA | Mission is to provide assistance for coachella valley residents living with multiple sclerosis. | $6,170 |
| Morningstar Kids | Brunswick, GA | To help give children a sanctuary to learn and heal. | $5,263 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | Palm Springs, CA | To cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum | Palm Springs, CA | To help keep history alive | $2,500 |
| World Affairs Council of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | To help educational outreach organizing affordable programs. | $2,312 |
| Mizell Senior Center of Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | To help foster a vibrant quality of life. | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Inc | Palm Desert, CA | To help promote performing arts. | $1,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | To help educate people around the world about isreal and fight antisemitism. | $746 |
| West Point Associates of Graduates | West Point, NY | Provide support to maintain academy. | $700 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Center, NY | To develop land in ottoman palestine. | $540 |
| Kentucky Colonels | Louisville, KY | Organization providing support to the needy. | $206 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Lifting spirits of american troops. | $200 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Indio, CA | Foster camaraderie with US veterans. | $200 |
| Agua Caliente Cultural Museum | Palm Springs, CA | To help preserve native artifacts. | $200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | San Diego, CA | Help provide financial assitance for wounded veterans. | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Palm Desert, CA | To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope | $100 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | To support vulnerable people 50 & older secure essentials. | $25 |
| Department of Justice | Washington, DC | To enforce the law and defend the interests of the united states according to the law. | $25 |
| Brandeis National Committee | Waltham, MA | To further educate. | $20 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($28). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,186 | 35 |
| 2023 | $231,688 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522559349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0195202
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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