The Hearst Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 136161746 · Private foundation
The Hearst Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $32.1M in annual giving against $400.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 588 grants for The Hearst Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Hearst Foundation funds
The Hearst Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc Operating Support | New York, NY | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $750K | 2020 |
| California Academy of Sciences Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $750K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Hearst Foundation
From The Hearst Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at hearstfdn.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hearst Foundation
- Does The Hearst Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Hearst Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Hearst Foundation fund?
- The Hearst Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California Academy of Sciences. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Hearst Foundation give in grants?
- The Hearst Foundation reported $32.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $85.6M over 588 grants.
- Where is The Hearst Foundation located?
- The Hearst Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136161746.
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