Hayes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hayes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sisters, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $458,140 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$458,140
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $490,270 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 | $496,140 | 37 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $490,270 | 38 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $458,140 | 37 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Hayes 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 Hayes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 27 | $359,140 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $76,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Building Blocks | Child abuse prevention program | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross Cascades Region | Medical aid and disaster relief | $35,000 |
| The Guild | Assists people with mental health | $30,000 |
| Food for Lane County | Nutrition support for people in need | $23,000 |
| Marion Polk Food Share Program | Food assistance | $20,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Medical aid for the needy | $20,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank- Tillamook County Services | Nutrition support for people in need | $20,000 |
| Ridgeview Medical Foundation | Medical aid for the needy | $20,000 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | Medical assistance for families in need | $20,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Medical aid for the needy | $20,000 |
| Yamhill Community Action Partnership | Assistance for low income people in yamhill county | $20,000 |
| Children's Cancer Association | Support for children with serious illnesses | $18,000 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | Nutritional support for people in need | $15,000 |
| Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity | To assist with shelter for needy families | $15,000 |
| Individual | Dental support for people in need | $15,000 |
| Nestucca Valley Back Pack Food Program | Provides nutritious food for children for preparation on weekends and holidays | $14,000 |
| South County Food Pantry | Nutrition support for people in need | $13,000 |
| Seed to Table Oregon | Nutrition support and education | $12,000 |
| Individual | Nutrition support for people in need | $10,000 |
| People Inc | Provide community mental health services | $10,000 |
| Positive Community Kitchen | Nutrition support for people in need and mentoring for teenagers | $8,000 |
| NW Medical Foundation of Tillamook | Medical aid for the needy | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank | Nutrition support for people in need | $7,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank | Nutrition support for people in need | $5,000 |
| Sisters Habitat for Humanity | Assits with shelter for needy families | $5,000 |
| Tillamook Habitat for Humanity | Provides affordable housing | $5,000 |
| Wheel to Walk | Provides medical equipment, not otherwise covered by insurance, to children with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Can Do Canines | Trains and provides service dogs to people in minnesota | $4,000 |
| Latino Voices of Minnesota | Provides a variety of services to low income latino households | $4,000 |
| Colorado Mountain Club | Environmental education and outdoor survival programs | $3,000 |
| Meals for Seniors Rockaway Beach | Provides hot meals to seniors from tillamook to manzanita | $3,000 |
| Salem Angels | Support for the foster care community | $3,000 |
| See Ya Later Foundation | Assistance for families with serious medical challenges | $3,000 |
| Individual | Provides a variety of community sponsored scholarships for high school graduates | $2,140 |
| With Courage | Assistance for families in yamhill county impacted by breast cancer | $2,000 |
| Geri's Community Garden | Community garden for people in need; associated with nestucca valley presbyterian church | $1,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | Advocate for protection of wilderness and wild places | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra L Hayes
- Nancy J Henderson
- John W Hayes
- Kathryn L Herrmann
- Susan L Clark
- Erin Clark
- Scott Henderson
- Patrick Herrmann
- Kerry Gilbert
Questions people ask
Does Hayes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hayes Family Foundation give?
$458,140 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hayes Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra L Hayes (Trustee), Nancy J Henderson (Trustee), John W Hayes (Trustee) and Kathryn L Herrmann (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Hayes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and food and hunger.