The Howard Bayne Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Howard Bayne Fund is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $84,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $902,600 | 109 | $18.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 104 | $19.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 106 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
The Howard Bayne Fund 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 Howard Bayne Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $557,975 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $111,500 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $83,800 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $51,500 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $47,700 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $41,000 |
| Rhode Island | 7 | $31,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka Drama | General support | $84,000 |
| The Colorado Rocky Mountain School | General support | $75,000 |
| World Music Institute | General support | $70,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | General support | $57,575 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | General support | $54,800 |
| The Judson Memorial Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Ali Akbar College of Music | General support | $40,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University | General support | $33,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $29,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $28,000 |
| Eagle Hill School Greenwich | General support | $26,000 |
| Lotus Fine Arts | General support | $21,700 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| New Haven Symphony Orchestra | General support | $16,800 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society - New Bedford Whaling Museum | General support | $16,500 |
| Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue | General support | $16,000 |
| A Musical Heart | General support | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General support | $15,000 |
| Groton Free Public Library | General support | $15,000 |
| Prospect Schools Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Theatre for A New Audience | General support | $15,000 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | General support | $13,000 |
| The Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $12,400 |
| ASPCA | General support | $12,000 |
| Denison University | General support | $12,000 |
| The Newark Museum Association | General support | $12,000 |
| The Wooster School | General support | $12,000 |
| Vermont Coverts Woodlands for Wildlife | General support | $12,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General support | $11,000 |
| St Bartholomews Church | General support | $11,000 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery | General support | $11,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $10,700 |
| Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Marleys Mutts Dog Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| PAWS4EVER | General support | $10,000 |
| Raga Music Circle of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| The Madeira School | General support | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General support | $9,000 |
| Creative Arts Workshop | General support | $8,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana de Vegh
- Pierre J de Vegh
- Daisy Paradis
- Elizabeth W Wilkes
- Gurdon S Wattles
- Alexander B Wattles
- David Ashevlin
Questions people ask
Does The Howard Bayne Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Howard Bayne Fund give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Howard Bayne Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Diana de Vegh (Director), Pierre J de Vegh (Director), Daisy Paradis (Vice President) and Elizabeth W Wilkes (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Howard Bayne Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.