Hacet Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hacet Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Prospect, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $21,000 and the largest $2.1 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$21,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$24.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 3 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 6 | $23.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 8 | $24.3 million |
How to apply
Hacet Foundation Inc 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 Hacet Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $2.1 million |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children of Armenia Fund | Charitable | $2.1 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Paros Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Center for Women and Families | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ara Hacet
- Sonya Hacet
- Sara Thomas
- Nicole Wasko
- Danielle McWhorter
Questions people ask
Does Hacet Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hacet Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $21,000.
Who runs Hacet Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ara Hacet (President), Sonya Hacet (Vice President), Sara Thomas (Secretary/Treasurer) and Nicole Wasko (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hacet Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and human services.