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
AI Summary
THE HAYES FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.2M in grants paid to 37 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC
SOUTH SALEM, NY
$322.5K
4%
HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC
Norwich, VT
$275K
3%
SAFE PASSAGE
New Gloucester, ME
$272.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 70 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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, Connecticut, and New Mexico. 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 $6,500. 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, HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC, and SAFE PASSAGE. 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.