Haver Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Haver Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $928,639 | 6 | $22.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 6 | $24.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 8 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
Haver 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 Haver Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $350,000 |
| New York | 2 | $262,000 |
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $125,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $92,359 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Bureau of Economic Research | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $250,000 |
| Next Gen Personal Finance | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $250,000 |
| Teach for America | To fulfill the exempt purpose of the charity | $187,000 |
| Bellows Falls Union High School | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $125,000 |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $92,359 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| Joyful Noise Singers Inc | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pendleton Square Trust Company Inc
- Maurine A Haver
Questions people ask
Does Haver Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Haver Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs Haver Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pendleton Square Trust Company Inc (Bank Trustee) and Maurine A Haver (Individual Trustee).
What does Haver Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.