William Randolph Hearst Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 136019226 · Private foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $69.7M in grants paid and $878.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,340 individual grants from this funder — $181.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds
William Randolph Hearst Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved, low-income communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newyork-presbyterian Hospital Operating support | New York, NY | $5.0M | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Operating support | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Opera To support operations | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from William Randolph Hearst Foundation
From William Randolph 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 William Randolph Hearst Foundation
- Does William Randolph Hearst Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — William Randolph Hearst Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does William Randolph Hearst Foundation fund?
- William Randolph Hearst Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Newyork-presbyterian Hospital, The Metropolitan Opera. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does William Randolph Hearst Foundation give in grants?
- William Randolph Hearst Foundation reported $69.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $181.5M over 1,340 grants.
- Where is William Randolph Hearst Foundation located?
- William Randolph Hearst Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136019226.
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