Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc is a private foundation based in Berlin, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $235,000 to organizations in Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Washington, DC.
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc gave $235K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Florida. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,000
- +74.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,583
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $4,961,493
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Christopher G Black as the contact and requests an IRS tax-exempt letter and the purpose of the grant. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher G Black
Mailing address: 23 Collins Rd, Berlin, MA 01503
Phone: (508) 331-6118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Furman University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 42 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (38%), Massachusetts (32%), South Carolina (21%), and Washington, DC (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2024) to $292K (2019). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Instit Brookline, MA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Empower Norwell, MA | Operations | $25,000 |
| First Naples Church Naples, FL | FBA Families W/Fin Need 2068 | $25,000 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | Operations | $22,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Fdn Washington, DC | Operations | $20,000 |
| First Naples Church Naples, FL | Eden House | $15,000 |
| Caiden's Crusaders Inc Amesbury, MA | Operations | $12,500 |
| Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Naples, FL | Operations | $12,500 |
| Our Neighbors Table Amesbury, MA | 3 Meals a Day | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,961,493 | $432,745 | $376,099 | $235,000 | 12 | $265,712 | $326,902 | $213,251 |
| 2024 | $4,458,569 | $312,164 | $294,676 | $135,000 | 10 | $167,618 | $187,751 | $218,032 |
| 2023 | $4,510,482 | $109,165 | $298,044 | $170,000 | 5 | $201,398 | $12,766 | $206,480 |
| 2022 | $4,246,031 | $182,778 | $340,657 | $180,000 | 6 | $225,183 | $68,324 | $245,713 |
| 2021 | $5,157,766 | $416,035 | $399,479 | $230,000 | 9 | $274,796 | $282,916 | $235,091 |
| 2020 | $4,944,016 | $606,202 | $383,306 | $220,000 | 6 | — | $494,884 | $228,294 |
| 2019 | $4,884,472 | $460,148 | $457,752 | $291,500 | 12 | — | $343,681 | $207,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, food assistance, housing and addiction services, therapeutic riding, and other charitable activities. For example, Furman University describes its mission as providing a distinctive liberal arts education. Our Neighbors’ Table describes its work as providing nourishing food, kindness, and dignity to people experiencing food insecurity. St. Matthew’s House says it works to ensure that people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have a pathway from crisis to contribution.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $235,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $17,500. Among the largest were $50,000 to Furman University for scholarships; $25,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Empower for operations; and $25,000 to First Naples Church for “FBA families w/fin need 2068.” Other recipients included St. Matthew’s House ($22,500), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($20,000), and Our Neighbors’ Table ($12,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher G Black as president; Jennifer L Black as secretary; and Jake Voigt, Jay Black, and Elizabeth Black as trustees. The secretary’s title appears as “SECRETARY/DI” in the filing.
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc is led by Christopher G. Black, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher G. Black
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Black
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jake Voigt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jay Black
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Black
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Howard P. Black (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc
How much does Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc give each year?
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc gave $235K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 10 grants.
What is Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $19,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc give grants?
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and South Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (6 grants) and Amesbury, MA (2 grants).
Does Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (7 grants).
Who are Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Furman University ($50,000), First Naples Church ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Dana-Farber Cancer Instit ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc?
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $266K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, food assistance, housing and addiction services, therapeutic riding, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's EIN?
Frances Pew Hayes Family Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0297367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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