The Hearst Foundation
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6161746
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6161746
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Hearst Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having paid out $17 million across 633 grantees in 2024, with significant funding concentrated in New York, California, and Texas. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for their funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
$2M
2%
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN
$1.4M
1%

Save The Children Federation Inc
$1.3M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
111
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Hearst Foundation?
Yes. The Hearst Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The Hearst Foundation give?
The Hearst Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Texas. 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 Hearst Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Hearst Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Hearst Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Hearst Foundation awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $17 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Hearst Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Hearst Foundation awarded grants to about 630 grantees. Recent grantees include LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC, CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN, and Save The Children Federation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Hearst Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The Hearst Foundation’s website.
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