Grants paid in 2025
54 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Cataract Project IncWaterbury, VT | Health | $215K |
| Girls Inc Santa FeSanta Fe, NM | Community | $145K |
| Safe PassageNew Gloucester, ME | Education | $115K |
| Mission BlueNapa, CA | Environment | $100K |
| Santa Fe Conservation TrustSanta Fe, NM | Environment | $85K |
| Connecticut FoodshareWallingford, CT | Community | $75K |
| Wolf Conservation CenterSouth Salem, NY | Environment | $75K |
| World Wildlife FundWashington, DC | Environment | $75K |
| International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY | International community support | $70K |
| New York Marine Rescue CenterRiverhead, NY | Environment | $70K |
| Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY | International community support | $60K |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | Environment | $60K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | International community support | $60K |
| Hang TimeBridgeport, CT | Community | $55K |
| Focusing PhilanthropySanta Monica, CA | International community support | $50K |
| Georges Malaika FoundationNew York, NY | International community support | $50K |
| Guilford Land Conservation TrustGuilford, CT | Environment | $50K |
| Save the SoundNew Haven, CT | Environment | $50K |
| Snow Leopard TrustSeattle, WA | Environment | $50K |
| We Care Solar IncBerkeley, CA | Health | $50K |
| Common HopeSt Paul, MN | International community support | $40K |
| Food DepotSanta Fe, NM | Community | $40K |
| Aldea Children & Family ServicesBinghampton, NY | International community support | $30K |
| Bowdoin College Alumni FundBrunswick, ME | Education | $30K |
| Centenary Equestrian Foundation LLCHackettstown, NJ | Education | $30K |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center IncHampton Bays, NY | Environment | $30K |
| Institute of American Indian ArtsSanta Fe, NM | Arts | $30K |
| Maine Island Trail AssociationPortland, ME | Environment | $30K |
| Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CA | Environment | $25K |
| Connecticut Hospice IncBranford, CT | Health | $25K |
| Martha Graham CenterNew York, NY | Arts | $25K |
| The International Association for Bear Research & ManagementFairfax, CA | Environment | $25K |
| American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY | Health | $20K |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubBoston, MA | Environment | $20K |
| Downtown Evening Soup KitchenNew Haven, CT | Community | $20K |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant ServNew Haven, CT | Community | $20K |
| National Musem of Women in the ArtsWashington, DC | Arts | $20K |
| New Mexico School for the ArtsSanta Fe, NM | Arts | $20K |
| Breakwater Sailing Center IncSag Harbor, NY | Community | $15K |
| Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSanta Fe, NM | Arts | $15K |
| Hotchkiss LibrarySharon, CT | Community | $15K |
| Museum of New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NM | Arts | $15K |
| Park and Recreation Association of Sag Harbor New York IncSag Harbor, NY | Community | $15K |
| Site Santa FeSanta Fe, NM | Arts | $15K |
| Catawba Lands ConservancyCharlotte, NC | Environment | $10K |
| Fordham UniversityBronx, NY | Education | $10K |
| Kelly Brush FoundationBurlington, VT | Health | $10K |
| Maine College CircleYarmouth, ME | Education | $10K |
| North Shore Animal League AmericaPort Washington, NY | Environment | $10K |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Environment | $10K |
| Equus EffectSharon, CT | Community | $8,000 |
| El Dorado Fire and RescueSanta Fe, NM | Community | $5,000 |
| Project of EastonEaston, PA | Community | $2,000 |
| Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC | Education | $1,000 |
By state: New York 14 · New Mexico 9 · Connecticut 9 · California 5 · Vermont 2 · Maine 4
About this foundation
Hayes Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Haven, Connecticut, administered in care of Corvino, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hayes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Hayes Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.2M across 54 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Hayes Foundation give?
New York (14 grants), New Mexico (9 grants), Connecticut (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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