The Hayden Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hayden Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $713,228 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $9,164 and the largest $207,403. 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$713,228
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$9,164
- Largest grant$207,403
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $541,993 the year before.
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $541,993 | 19 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $713,228 | 21 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
The Hayden 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 The Hayden Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $11,758 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $420,464 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $158,855 |
| Virginia | 1 | $76,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,651 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Collects, studies, conserves and presents significant works of art across all times and cultures | $207,403 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | To collect, preserve, study, and exhibit works of art from across cultures and time to connect people to creativity and knowledge | $150,000 |
| Chatham House Foundation | Promote study of international affairs | $127,180 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society | To accelerate breakthroughs in lifesaving research and empower people everywhere to conquer cancer | $76,500 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | To drive collaboration amoung partners from every healthcare sector to power advances in science, policy and regulation | $31,675 |
| St Paul's Girls School | To collect, preserve, research, and exhibit fine and decorative art from germany and austria from the first half of the twentieth century | $30,651 |
| The New Museum of Contemporary Art | A center for exhibitions, information and documentation about living artists since 1977 | $25,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | To provide support, in the form of grants of artwork, funding and other support for tate | $10,667 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Leadership in the prevention, treatement and cure of cancer throught excellence, vision and cost effectiveness in patient care, outreach programs, research and education | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | The provision of education, research and charitable patient care services | $10,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | To advance, realize and preserve the vision of artists | $9,164 |
| Music Masters | To give every child access to music, empower them through music education, and advocate for systemic change to build a more diverse and inclusive music industry. | $6,386 |
| Yale University | To improve the world through research, education, and the free exchange of ideas by preparing future leaders, solving global challenges, and strengthening communities | $5,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Whitney museum of american art is a museum devoted to american art of the 20th and 21st centuries | $4,828 |
| Garsington Opera | To offer high-quality opera, maintain a strong commitment to education, and sustain its contribution to the arts | $2,299 |
| National Portrait Gallery | To conserve, grow, and share the world's largest collection of portraits, telling the stories of people who have made british history and culture | $1,958 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Collects and preserves art for the benefit of the public | $1,362 |
| English Stage Company | To promote, maintain, improve and advance education for the encouragement of the arts in the theatre | $1,115 |
| Neue Galerie New York | To collect, preserve, research, and exhibit fine and decorative art from germany and austria from the first half of the twentieth century | $790 |
| New York Historical Society | To collect, preserve and interpret for the broadest possible public | $750 |
| Friends of the Highline | Park conservancy responsible for maintaining and opertating an extraordinary public space on the high line | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Hayden
- Susan F Hayden
- Lindsay Hayden
Questions people ask
Does The Hayden Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hayden Family Foundation give?
$713,228 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $9,164.
Who runs The Hayden Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard M Hayden (Trustee), Susan F Hayden (Trustee) and Lindsay Hayden (Trustee).
What does The Hayden Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and international.