Hayden Foundation
The Hayden Foundation is a private foundation located in Williamsburg, Michigan. It reported 74 grants totaling $141,600 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Michigan and other states.
Hayden Foundation at a glance
In short: Hayden Foundation gave $142K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,600
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,914
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,517,762
- -6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (48% 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 Hayden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10225 Elk Lake Trail, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Phone: (772) 334-6600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hayden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Traverse Pavillions Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 403 grants of 406 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan organizations received 48% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Pennsylvania (11%), Florida (6%), Kentucky (6%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hayden Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 74 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2024) to $149K (2022). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Pavillions Foundation Traverse City, MI | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Messiah College Mechanicsburg, PA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Child & Family Services of NW Michigan Traverse City, MI | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Claremont Institute Upland, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Traverse Symphony Orchestra Traverse City, MI | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Music House Museum Acme, MI | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Shiloh Youth Ranch Sebastian, FL | General Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,517,762 | $59,221 | $160,743 | $141,600 | 74 | $145,930 | $43,996 | $81,581 |
| 2024 | $1,619,284 | $50,654 | $158,155 | $138,750 | 76 | $142,941 | $36,294 | $81,712 |
| 2023 | $1,726,785 | $31,219 | $163,588 | $147,250 | 80 | $149,775 | $31,472 | $80,417 |
| 2022 | $1,859,154 | $2,020,402 | $163,991 | $148,550 | 83 | $151,288 | $27,005 | $79,261 |
| 2021 | $2,743 | $150,134 | $149,211 | $147,300 | 93 | $148,711 | — | $1,423 |
| 2020 | $1,820 | $150,000 | $151,258 | $146,650 | 91 | — | — | $1,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations whose activities include music and arts, education, family services, youth programs, food assistance, and support for military families. For example, the Traverse Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to promote musical knowledge and appreciation through education and performances. The Music House Museum says it collects, preserves, displays, and demonstrates automated musical instruments and related Americana, and educates and entertains people of all ages. Operation Homefront describes its work as helping military families build strong, stable, and secure lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $141,600. Grants ranged from $50 to $40,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest grants included $40,000 to Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation, $15,000 to Messiah College, and $7,000 to Child & Family Services of NW Michigan. Other grants included $5,000 each to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Claremont Institute, Traverse Symphony Orchestra, and University of the Cumberlands.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Agnes R Hayden as president; Donald Hayden Jr as vice president/treasurer; Joseph Quandt as secretary; and Patti Hayden, Ruthann Barrie, and Gail Gualtiere as directors.
Hayden Foundation is led by Agnes R. Hayden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Agnes R. Hayden
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Hayden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthann Barrie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Gualtiere
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Hayden Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Quandt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy Williams (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hayden Foundation
How much does Hayden Foundation give each year?
Hayden Foundation gave $142K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 76 grants.
What is Hayden Foundation's typical grant size?
Hayden Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,914, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hayden Foundation give grants?
Hayden Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (16 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Hayden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hayden Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (74 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hayden Foundation's largest grantees?
Hayden Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grand Traverse Pavillions Foundation ($40,000), Messiah College ($15,000) and Child & Family Services of NW Michigan ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hayden Foundation?
Hayden Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hayden Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations whose activities include music and arts, education, family services, youth programs, food assistance, and support for military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hayden Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hayden Foundation's EIN?
Hayden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6118718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hayden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hayden Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hayden-foundation-morg_596e1852641c42b9aa1a9d1b4d4efd64
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