How to apply
Request by calling the office at (606) 563-9333. Contact: Hayswood Foundation, Po Box 208 135 West Second Street, Maysville, Ky, 6065639333 Deadlines: August 1st Restrictions: Grants are only awarded to organizations recognized by the irs as able to receive tax-deductible contributions from individuals. Preference is given to those qualifying under section 501(c)(3). Grants may be made to non-profit organizations in a seven county area including bracken, fleming, lewis, mason & robertson counties in kentucky and adams and brown counties in ohio.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downing Various Scholarship ProgramMaysville, KY | Education | $420K |
| Maysville PlayersMaysville, KY | Community activities | $30K |
| Tom Browning Boys and Girls ClubMaysville, KY | Youth recreation | $30K |
| Maysville InitiativesMaysville, KY | Community development | $30K |
| Ky Gateway Museum CenterMaysville, KY | Education | $30K |
| McNeill Performance SeriesMaysville, KY | Community development | $18K |
| CASA ProgramMaysville, KY | Protection of youth | $16K |
| Limestone Family YMCAMaysville, KY | Community development | $15K |
| St Patrick SchoolMaysville, KY | Education | $13K |
| Wald Park IncMaysville, KY | Community Development | $13K |
| Russell Theatre CorpMaysville, KY | Community development | $12K |
| Ohio Valley Artist GuildMaysville, KY | Community development | $10K |
| Augusta Art GuildAugusta, KY | Community Development | $10K |
| Johovah Jireh HouseMaysville, KY | Community development | $10K |
| Center for Violence PreventionMaysville, KY | Community development | $10K |
| St Paul Trinity CommunityMaysville, KY | Community development | $8,000 |
| Maysville Hands of HopeMaysville, KY | Community development | $6,000 |
| Limestone MinistriesMaysville, KY | Community development | $5,000 |
| American Red CrossMaysville, KY | Community health/welfare | $5,000 |
| Bracken County Historical SocietyBrooksville, KY | Community development | $5,000 |
| Ky Shakespeare IncLouisville, KY | Arts | $5,000 |
| Augusta Echo Hall AssociationAugusta, KY | Community development | $5,000 |
| Free Store Food BankMaysville, KY | Food for poor | $5,000 |
| Manchester Historical SocietyManchester, OH | Community development | $5,000 |
| Brown County Institute for AdvancemGeorgetown, OH | Education | $3,600 |
| Pregnancy Resource CenterMaysville, KY | Community health/welfare | $2,500 |
| Cancer Fighters UnitedMaysville, KY | Community health/welfare | $2,000 |
| Misc GrantsMaysville, KY | Community dev | $364 |
By state: Kentucky 26 · Ohio 2
About this foundation
Hayswood Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Maysville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hayswood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request by calling the office at (606) 563-9333. Deadlines: August 1st.
How much does Hayswood Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $724K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Hayswood Foundation Inc give?
Kentucky (26 grants), Ohio (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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