Hayes Family Foundation Inc
Hayes Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in South Bend, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 39 grants totaling $124,338, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Indiana.
Hayes Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hayes Family Foundation Inc gave $124K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,338
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,188
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,849,207
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hayes Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 814 Marietta St, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 233-1296
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hayes Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Studebaker National Museum ($29K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The reported shares were 1% each for Illinois and Massachusetts, and 0% for Texas. Many listed recipients are based in South Bend.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hayes Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 39 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $625; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $124K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Studebaker National Museum South Bend, IN | General | $29,120 |
| Good Shepherd Montessori School South Bend, IN | General | $13,100 |
| South Bend History Museum South Bend, IN | General | $10,440 |
| St Margaret's House South Bend, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Wnit South Bend, IN | General | $7,500 |
| South Bend Civic Theater South Bend, IN | General | $6,416 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra South Bend, IN | General | $4,633 |
| WVPE Public Radio Elkhart, IN | General | $4,000 |
| Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc South Bend, IN | General | $3,500 |
| South Bend Alumni Association South Bend, IN | General | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,849,207 | $93,140 | $132,542 | $124,338 | 39 | $125,839 | $74,478 | $124,401 |
| 2023 | $1,880,359 | $78,029 | $131,554 | $124,190 | 27 | $125,910 | $59,493 | $98,901 |
| 2022 | $1,933,884 | $66,444 | $106,896 | $103,100 | 38 | $104,927 | $49,887 | $93,637 |
| 2021 | $1,981,036 | $66,554 | $95,926 | $90,036 | 36 | $91,418 | $53,051 | $103,571 |
| 2020 | $2,007,123 | $56,405 | $61,409 | $53,290 | 37 | — | $41,237 | $71,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayes Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as history and museums, education, the arts, and community services. For example, Studebaker National Museum describes its work as operating a historical museum for vehicles, archives, and artifacts related to the Studebaker Corporation and South Bend. St. Margaret’s House describes itself as a day center for women and children experiencing economic poverty, while the South Bend Symphony Orchestra says it connects people with orchestral music.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $124,338. Grants ranged from $100 to $29,120, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grants included $29,120 to Studebaker National Museum, $13,100 to Good Shepherd Montessori School, $10,440 to South Bend History Museum, $10,000 to St Margaret’s House, and $7,500 to WNIT. Other grants included $6,416 to South Bend Civic Theater, $4,633 to South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and $4,000 to WVPE Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne Hayes, Charles S Hayes, and Charles C Hayes as officers.
Hayes Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Hayes
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles C. Hayes
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hayes Family Foundation Inc
How much does Hayes Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Hayes Family Foundation Inc gave $124K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 27 grants.
What is Hayes Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hayes Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,188, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hayes Family Foundation Inc that year got $625 on average.
Where does Hayes Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Hayes Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (24 grants), Notre Dame, IN (4 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Hayes Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hayes Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hayes Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hayes Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Studebaker National Museum ($29,120), Good Shepherd Montessori School ($13,100) and South Bend History Museum ($10,440), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hayes Family Foundation Inc?
Hayes Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hayes Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as history and museums, education, the arts, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hayes Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Hayes Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hayes Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1882629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hayes Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hayes Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hayes-family-foundation-inc-morg_586affe9feed4e04866761a41741fb7b
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