Charles Hayden Foundation
Charles Hayden Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $409.1M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16.7M. Net investment income was $21.2M.
Charles Hayden Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Hayden Foundation gave $16.7M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $16.7M), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $16,678,041
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $16,678,041
- Median grant
- $16,678,041
- Total assets
- $409,092,899
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Charles Hayden Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Charles Hayden Foundation
Who Charles Hayden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $16.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached New York, NY | See Attached | $16,678,041 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $409,092,899 | $23,845,592 | $21,502,059 | $16,678,041 | 1 | $21,246,053 | $17,783,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Hayden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17.8M for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Hayden Foundation is led by Kenneth D. Merin, President, Member & Trustee on the 2021 filing; all 11 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kenneth D. Merin
President, Member & Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
35 hrs/week
$441K (2021)
Dean Steeger
Chairman & Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Jose Claxton
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Lorenzo Smith
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2021)
Peg Tyre
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2021)
Robert Andrews
Secretary & Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Bob Howitt
Member
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Carol Argento
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
35 hrs/week
$320K (2021)
Kristen McCormack
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Sonni Holland
Program Officer & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
35 hrs/week
$304K (2021)
William Wachenfeld
Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $441K, to Kenneth D Merin (President, Member, Trustee). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Hayden Foundation
How much does Charles Hayden Foundation give each year?
Charles Hayden Foundation gave $16.7M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Charles Hayden Foundation?
Charles Hayden Foundation reported $409.1M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23.8M.
Where does Charles Hayden Foundation operate?
Charles Hayden Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is Charles Hayden Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Charles Hayden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles Hayden Foundation's EIN?
Charles Hayden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5562237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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