Heyday Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heyday Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $702,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $145,000. 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$702,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $819,400 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $570,300 | 57 | $8.3 million |
| 2023 | $819,400 | 48 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $702,500 | 44 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Heyday 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 Heyday Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $332,050 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $173,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $157,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation Inc | General support | $145,000 |
| Pen American Center Inc | General support | $104,000 |
| Meridian International Center | General support | $90,000 |
| Studio Museum of Harlem | General support | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | General support | $30,000 |
| American Theatre Wing Inc | General support | $26,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General support | $25,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for American Progress | General support | $25,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| New York University | General support | $15,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The 19th News | General support | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $6,000 |
| Hackley School | General support | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| March on Washington Film Festival | General support | $5,000 |
| New York City Center Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| University of the People | General support | $5,000 |
| Creative Time | General support | $5,000 |
| Theatre for A New Audience Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| The Economic Club of Washington DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Gill Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Theater Center Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Storm King Art Center | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Theatre Workshop Inc | General support | $1,750 |
| Printed Matter Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| St Ann's Warehouse Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Academy of American Poets Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Tent Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Poets House | General support | $1,000 |
| O Miami Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The University of Florida Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Civilians | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Hochberg
- Fred Hochberg
Questions people ask
Does Heyday Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heyday Foundation give?
$702,500 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Heyday Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Hochberg (Trustee) and Fred Hochberg (Trustee).
What does Heyday Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.