The Hoyt Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Hoyt Fund is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$178,734
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $52,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,000 | 8 | $247,504 |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 9 | $216,215 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 8 | $178,734 |
How to apply
The Hoyt Fund 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.
What The Hoyt Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $41,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Hospital of Paris Foundation | Unrestricted support | $20,000 |
| Clubhouse International | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Fountain House | Unrestricted support | $3,000 |
| Children's Aid | Unrestricted support | $2,000 |
| Global Fund for Mental Health | Unrestricted support | $1,500 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | Unrestricted support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall M Green
Questions people ask
Does The Hoyt Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hoyt Fund give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Hoyt Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Marshall M Green (Trustee).
What does The Hoyt Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and science and research.