Hayswood Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hayswood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Maysville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $723,961 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $419,624. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$723,961
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$419,624
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $677,946 the year before.
21% 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 | $680,586 | 28 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $677,946 | 30 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $723,961 | 28 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hayswood Foundation PO Box 208 135 West Second Street, Maysville, KY 41056 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (606) 563-9333 |
| What to submit | Request by calling the office at (606) 563-9333. |
| Deadlines | August 1st |
| Restrictions | Grants are only awarded to organizations recognized by the IRS as able to receive tax-deductible contributions from individuals. Preference is given to those qualifying under section 501(c)(3). Grants may be made to non-profit organizations in a seven county area including bracken, fleming, lewis, mason & robertson counties in Kentucky and adams and brown counties in Ohio. |
What Hayswood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 26 | $715,361 |
| Ohio | 2 | $8,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downing Various Scholarship Program | Education | $419,624 |
| Individual | Community activities | $30,000 |
| Tom Browning Boys and Girls Club | Youth recreation | $30,000 |
| Individual | Community development | $30,000 |
| Ky Gateway Museum Center | Education | $30,000 |
| Individual | Community development | $18,323 |
| Casa Program | Protection of youth | $15,500 |
| Limestone Family YMCA | Community development | $15,000 |
| St Patrick School | Education | $13,000 |
| Wald Park Inc | Community Development | $12,600 |
| Russell Theatre Corp | Community development | $12,450 |
| Ohio Valley Artist Guild | Community development | $10,000 |
| Augusta Art Guild | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Johovah Jireh House | Community development | $10,000 |
| Center for Violence Prevention | Community development | $10,000 |
| St Paul Trinity Community | Community development | $8,000 |
| Maysville Hands of Hope | Community development | $6,000 |
| Limestone Ministries | Community development | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Community health/welfare | $5,000 |
| Bracken County Historical Society | Community development | $5,000 |
| Ky Shakespeare Inc | Arts | $5,000 |
| Augusta Echo Hall Association | Community development | $5,000 |
| Free Store Food Bank | Food for poor | $5,000 |
| Manchester Historical Society | Community development | $5,000 |
| Brown County Institute for Advancem | Education | $3,600 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Community health/welfare | $2,500 |
| Cancer Fighters United | Community health/welfare | $2,000 |
| Individual | Community dev | $364 |
Officers and trustees
- James Downing
- Brian Bowling
- De'saree Perry
- Regina Parker Free
- Janet White
- Robert Canada
- Rodney Baker
- Kathryn Hendrickson
- Adam Hinton
- Cindy Orme
- OWEN McNEILL
- Pam Stewart
- Taylor Wood
- Lloyd Schiltz
- Lori Ulrich
Questions people ask
Does Hayswood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1st.
How much does Hayswood Foundation Inc give?
$723,961 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hayswood Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Downing (Vice President), Brian Bowling (Director), De'saree Perry (Secretary) and Regina Parker Free (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Hayswood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.