Hazard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hazard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $931,000 in 102 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$931,000
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$24.2 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $859,000 the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 | $859,000 | 94 | $22.2 million |
| 2024 | $931,000 | 102 | $24.2 million |
How to apply
Hazard Family 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.
What Hazard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $3,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 30 | $561,500 |
| Rhode Island | 22 | $186,500 |
| New York | 8 | $69,000 |
| Illinois | 23 | $59,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $24,500 |
| California | 6 | $8,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll School | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Day One | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Year Up Rhode Island | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tenacity Inc | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy Education Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Children's Friends & Services | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Save the Bay | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| South County Health | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Timanous Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sophia Academy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tenacity Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Urifae | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Toy Library | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Button Hole Golf | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| San Miguel School of Providence | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Preparatory School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Housing Forward | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Housing Forward | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy Education Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pactt Learning Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Land Trust Council | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sophia Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Kingstown Land | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Sebastian's School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Michael Hazard
Questions people ask
Does Hazard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hazard Family Foundation give?
$931,000 in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hazard Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C Michael Hazard (Trustee - As Needed).
What does Hazard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.