Hayward Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hayward Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oysterville, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $47,000. 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$173,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$47,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $195,000 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $173,000 | 18 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Hayward 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 Hayward Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $131,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $32,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Trees Vietnam | Contribution to assist those whose lives are threatened by the explosive remnants of war. | $47,000 |
| Willapa Bay AiR | Contribution to support art residency to provide solitude and daily community to foster creative endeavors. | $40,000 |
| Path with Art | Contribution to help transform the lives of people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma by harnessing the power of creative engagement as a bridge to community and a path to stability. | $30,000 |
| Easton Elementary | Contribution to help support the Easton Elementary School. | $10,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | Contribution to help create community that empowers children and teens with medical needs to thrive. | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Contribution to help feed, provide hope, health, and opportunity. | $7,500 |
| Senior Services | Contribution to aid mission to proivde older adults with valuable resources to support healthy meals ,care, social engagement, arts, and wellness based programs. | $7,500 |
| YMCA of Northwest North Carolina | Contribution to help people reach their god-given potential in spirit, mind and body. | $7,500 |
| Northwest Children's Foundation | Contribution to support child welfare. | $3,000 |
| Global Partnerships | Contribution to a fund that supports expanding opportunity for people living in poverty. | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place | Contriubtion to support families experiencing homelessness. | $2,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Contribution to support the missions that having access to culture affirming food is a human right. | $2,000 |
| Vcca | Contribution to help provide time and space for writers, visual artists, and composers of talent. | $2,000 |
| Plymouth Housing | Contribution is to support mission to elimiate homelessness | $1,000 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | Contribution to support inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities. | $1,000 |
| Urban Impact | Contribution to help break cycle of generational poverty and bring a world where everyone is thriving. | $1,000 |
| Wind | Contribution to support demonstrating christ's love to the families and communities of rural Guatemala. | $1,000 |
| World Without Hate | Contribution to help break the cycle of hate and violence through empathy education and storytelling. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Colleen Hayward
- Cynthia Hayward
- Wm Max Smith
Questions people ask
Does Hayward Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hayward Family Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hayward Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Colleen Hayward (Treasurer & Director), Cynthia Hayward (Chairperson/President & Director) and Wm Max Smith (Vice President, Secretary & Director).
What does Hayward Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and human services.