Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen Hay Whitney Foundation is a private foundation in New City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.4 million and the largest $3.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.4 million
- Largest grant$3.4 million
- Assets$94.0 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 1 | $88.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 1 | $94.0 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Adminstrative Director Helen Hay Wh 20 Squadron Blvd Suite 630, New City, NY 10956 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (845) 639-6799 |
| What to submit | Application forms available online on April 15 at hhwf.org |
| Deadlines | Deadline for filing online application is July 1st. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Helen Hay Whitney Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $3.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Monetary assistancefor medical research | $3.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- Ms Averil Payson Meyer
- Dr Stephen C Harrison
- Ms Carla H Skodinski
- Dr Thomas P Sakmar
- Mr Stephen C Sherrill
- Ms Joan W Payson
- Ms Katharine R Haydock
- Mr Robert Weinberger
- Dr Charles L Sawyers
Questions people ask
Does Helen Hay Whitney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadline for filing online application is July 1st.
How much does Helen Hay Whitney Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.4 million.
Who runs Helen Hay Whitney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ms Averil Payson Meyer (President), Dr Stephen C Harrison (Trustee, Vice-Pres), Ms Carla H Skodinski (Trustee) and Dr Thomas P Sakmar (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Helen Hay Whitney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.