The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $560,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$560,000
- Assets$188,363
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 21 | $192,223 |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 14 | $116,302 |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 21 | $390,865 |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 27 | $188,363 |
How to apply
The Austin & Gabriela Hearst 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 The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $28,325 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $1.6 million |
| California | 5 | $637,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $173,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $77,368 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Works | General | $560,000 |
| Center for Consciousness Medicine | General | $317,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General | $250,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $225,000 |
| Panorama Global | General | $173,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $150,000 |
| Brainfutures | General | $125,000 |
| The 1440 Foundation Saratoga | General | $120,000 |
| Friends of the Musee Des Arts | General | $110,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | General | $100,000 |
| Psychedelic Science Funders | General | $100,000 |
| Apollo Pact Inc | General | $99,999 |
| The Friends of McGill Advisors Inc | General | $66,666 |
| Fireside Project | General | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy Andover | General | $50,000 |
| Amazon Frontlines | General | $50,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General | $50,000 |
| Subtle Energy Collective | General | $47,368 |
| Lycee Francais | General | $44,444 |
| Meaningful Relations Consulting | General | $30,000 |
| Goodwood Road Racing Company | General | $28,325 |
| Children in Conflict | General | $25,000 |
| Nest Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Museum of Contem | General | $10,000 |
| Harper's Magazine | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin Hearst
- Gabriela Hearst
- Steven M Loeb
Questions people ask
Does The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Austin Hearst (Trustee), Gabriela Hearst (Trustee) and Steven M Loeb (Trustee).
What does The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.