Hayes Family Foundation
The Hayes Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) located in Sisters, Oregon. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including child safety, medical aid, mental health, food assistance, and support for people with low incomes.
Hayes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hayes Family Foundation gave $458K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $458,140
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,382
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,511,982
- +22.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (78% 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 Hayes Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8781 Boulder Ridge Court Se, Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 983-9051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hayes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Building Blocks ($40K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 187 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Oregon organizations received 78% of grant dollars, Minnesota organizations received 17%, and Washington, Montana, and Colorado organizations received 3%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hayes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 36 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $331K (2019) to $586K (2022). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Building Blocks Salem, OR | Child Abuse Prevention Program | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross Cascades Region Portland, OR | Medical Aid and Disaster Relief | $35,000 |
| The Guild St. Paul, MN | Assists People with Mental Health | $30,000 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | Nutrition Support for People in Need | $23,000 |
| Marion Polk Food Share Program Salem, OR | Food Assistance | $20,000 |
| Medical Teams International Portland, OR | Medical Aid for the Needy | $20,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank- Tillamook County Services Tillamook, OR | Nutrition Support for People in Need | $20,000 |
| Ridgeview Medical Foundation Waconia, MN | Medical Aid for the Needy | $20,000 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Aloha, OR | Medical Assistance for Families in Need | $20,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Springfield, OR | Medical Aid for the Needy | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,511,982 | $1,106,786 | $463,905 | $458,140 | 37 | $458,140 | $1,091,786 | $453,430 |
| 2024 | $2,869,101 | $506,091 | $494,845 | $490,270 | 38 | $490,270 | $165,758 | $456,997 |
| 2023 | $2,857,855 | $534,271 | $500,388 | $496,140 | 37 | $496,140 | $133,504 | $493,461 |
| 2022 | $2,823,972 | $539,541 | $591,505 | $586,140 | 38 | $586,140 | $139,546 | $493,372 |
| 2021 | $2,875,936 | $130,862 | $442,353 | $435,000 | 37 | $435,000 | $130,869 | $585,632 |
| 2020 | $2,787,427 | $345,785 | $438,106 | $431,000 | 33 | — | $342,007 | $437,941 |
| 2019 | $2,879,748 | $142,838 | $342,324 | $330,500 | 29 | — | $131,723 | $427,932 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $453K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing child safety, food access, health care and medical aid, mental health, and assistance for people in need.
Among its grantees, Family Building Blocks describes its mission as keeping children safe and families together. Food for Lane County says it works to reduce hunger by creating access to food. Yamhill Community Action Partnership says it advocates for people in need by helping them access resources and tools. Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation says it provides support for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, while Children’s Cancer Association describes its work as improving young patients’ mental and emotional wellness through Joy-centric programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $458,140. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $40,000 to Family Building Blocks for a child abuse prevention program; $35,000 to American Red Cross Cascades Region for medical aid and disaster relief; and $30,000 to The Guild for mental health services. Other grants included $23,000 to Food for Lane County for nutrition support, and $20,000 each to Marion Polk Food Share Program, Medical Teams International, Oregon Food Bank–Tillamook County Services, Ridgeview Medical Foundation, Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, Volunteers in Medicine, and Yamhill Community Action Partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra L Hayes, Nancy J Henderson, John W Hayes, Kathryn L Herrmann, Susan L Clark, Erin Clark, Scott Henderson, Patrick Herrmann, and Kerry Gilbert as trustees.
Hayes Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John W. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathryn L. Herrmann
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Herrmann
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sandra L. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan L. Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kerry Gilbert
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
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 Hayes Family Foundation
How much does Hayes Family Foundation give each year?
Hayes Family Foundation gave $458K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $490K across 38 grants.
What is Hayes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hayes Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,382, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hayes Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hayes Family Foundation give grants?
Hayes Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants), Salem, OR (4 grants), McMinnville, OR (3 grants) and Sisters, OR (3 grants).
Does Hayes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Hayes Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nutrition Support for People in Need" (6 grants) and "Medical Aid for the Needy" (4 grants).
Who are Hayes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hayes Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Family Building Blocks ($40,000), American Red Cross Cascades Region ($35,000) and The Guild ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hayes Family Foundation?
Hayes Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $458K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $453K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hayes Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing child safety, food access, health care and medical aid, mental health, and assistance for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hayes Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Hayes Family Foundation's EIN?
Hayes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1330414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Hayes Family 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Hayes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hayes-family-foundation-morg_c6f0b33aaeee4dba868dc25d590b4444
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