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The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation

Preselected recipients only Denver, Colorado · EIN 841343061

The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $272,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was the same as $272,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$272,5008$2.8 million
2024$272,5008$5.3 million

How to apply

The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado4$165,000
California3$65,000
Virginia1$42,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mile High Ministries
Denver, CO
General contribution$60,000
Novo
Anaheim, CA
General contribution$45,000
International Justice Mission
Arlington, VA
General contribution$42,500
Ccai Adoption Services
Centennial, CO
General contribution$40,000
Children of Hope
Golden, CO
General contribution$40,000
Denver Rescue Mission
Denver, CO
General contribution$25,000
A21 Campaign
Santa Ana, CA
General contribution$10,000
Olive Crest
Santa Ana, CA
General contribution$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation give?

$272,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.

Who runs The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Helen Y Hayes (Chairman/Treasurer), Matthew S Hayes (President) and Jim Tinsley (Secretary).

What does The Cliffline Foundation Fka the Hayes Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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