THE HAYES FOUNDATION
New Haven, CT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
06-1636828
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
New Haven, CT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
06-1636828
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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The Hayes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New York, New Mexico, and Maine, with a total of $1.7 million in grants paid to 65 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Hayes Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC
$290K
4%

Safe Passage
$247.5K
3%

HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC
$230K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HAYES FOUNDATION?
No. THE HAYES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HAYES FOUNDATION give?
THE HAYES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Mexico, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HAYES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HAYES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HAYES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HAYES FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HAYES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HAYES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC, Safe Passage, and HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HAYES FOUNDATION?
THE HAYES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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