The Hyams Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Hyams Foundation is a private, independent foundation focused on advancing economic, racial and social justice and power within low-income communities in Boston and Chelsea. It operates within the philanthropic sector by supporting nonprofit organizations through capacity-building and leadership-development initiatives. The foundation collaborates with other funders and institutions to broaden the impact of these efforts. In 2021, it helped launch a pilot cohort-led learning program for nonprofits, developed in partnership with Third Sector New England and several funders. The organization has undergone leadership changes, with Lisa Owens named executive director in 2020. It has a history of partnerships with other civic and advocacy entities, including a collaboration with MassCLU and a 2017 partnership with the City of Boston to advance a difficult conversation.