The Jason Hayes Foundation
Accepts applications
The Jason Hayes Foundation is a private foundation in Reading, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,050 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,425 and the largest $8,485. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$109,050
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,425
- Largest grant$8,485
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $113,643 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,261 | 45 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $113,643 | 36 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $109,050 | 33 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dorothy M Hayes 97 Sanborn Lane, Reading, MA 01867 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 929-4751 |
| What to submit | Organizations seeking support should first submit a letter of introduction and attach their proof of 501(c)(3) status. |
| Deadlines | Letters of introduction are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes gifts to organizations and camps who meet our mission and operate in the northeast region. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jason Hayes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32 | $107,050 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA | Camp scholarships for youth | $8,485 |
| Literations | Support reading assistance for youth | $5,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Support training for foster parents | $5,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | Support mrntoring for youth | $5,000 |
| Boston Casa | Support for foster children | $5,000 |
| Walker Inc | Suppoer childrens behavioral health | $5,000 |
| Youth at Risk Pathways | Support youth at risk | $5,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Support education & therapy programs | $5,000 |
| Mass Adoption Resource Exchange | Support adoption program | $5,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Support trauma and learning policy | $5,000 |
| Youth Villages | Support inhome services for youth | $5,000 |
| All Our Kids | Support for foster kids | $4,000 |
| Utec | Support success for disconnected you | $4,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Support youth arts org | $4,000 |
| More Than Words | Support empowering young adults | $4,000 |
| Mass Mentoring Partnership | Supporting mentoring for youth | $3,500 |
| Camp Howe | Camp scholarships for youth | $3,425 |
| Communities for People | Support for foster care and adoption | $3,000 |
| Challenge Unlimited | Support equine therapy | $3,000 |
| Curry College | Scholarship for youth | $3,000 |
| Project Home Again | Support for homes for youth | $2,500 |
| Rise Above Foundation | Supporting youth in foster care | $2,000 |
| MSPCC | Supp prevention of cruelty to childr | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Childrens Trust | Support preventing childhood neglect | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Support adult mentors for youth | $2,000 |
| Everwood Day Camp | Camp scholarships for youth | $2,000 |
| Camp Starfish | Camp scholarships for youth | $2,000 |
| Individual | Camp scholarships for youth | $1,160 |
| Bridges Homeward | Support and advocacy for children | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends New England | Camp scholarships for youth | $750 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Camp scholarships for youth | $500 |
| Camp Farley | Camp scholarships for youth | $500 |
| Pioneer Soccer Camp | Camp scholarships for youth | $230 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy M Hayes
- Michael G Hayes
Questions people ask
Does The Jason Hayes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letters of introduction are accepted at any time..
How much does The Jason Hayes Foundation give?
$109,050 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,425.
Who runs The Jason Hayes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy M Hayes (Trustee) and Michael G Hayes (Trustee).
What does The Jason Hayes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.