The Hayes Foundation
New Haven, Connecticut · EIN 061636828 · Private foundation
Based in New Haven, Connecticut, The Hayes Foundation has awarded $6.2M across 251 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Hotchkiss Library. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Hayes Foundation funds
The Hayes Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss Library EDUCATIONAL | Sharon, CT | $160K | 2020 |
| Safe Passage CHILD SERVICES | New Gloucester, ME | $115K | 2024 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc MEDICAL RESEARCH | Waterbury, VT | $100K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Hayes Foundation
The Hayes Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at hayes.foundation.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hayes Foundation
- Does The Hayes Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Hayes Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Hayes Foundation fund?
- The Hayes Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Hotchkiss Library, Safe Passage, Himalayan Cataract Project Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Hayes Foundation give in grants?
- The Hayes Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 251 grants.
- Where is The Hayes Foundation located?
- The Hayes Foundation is based in New Haven, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061636828.
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