Haymakers for Hope Inc
Haymakers for Hope Inc is a public charity based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It raises money and awareness for cancer-related causes through amateur athletic events, including boxing and running, and supports cancer research, care, awareness, and survivorship.
Haymakers for Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Haymakers for Hope Inc gave $1.4M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,397,693
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,060
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $548,136
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Haymakers for Hope Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 31 Edmunds Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: (877) 829-5000
Website: https://haymakersforhope.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haymakers for Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($202K). Together the top 10 received $955K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 191 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (36%) and New York (34%), followed by Colorado (7%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Maryland (6%). The listed 2025 grantees also include a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Haymakers for Hope Inc gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $9K (2021) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | To Aid in Breast Cancer Researchs Mission | $201,722 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | To Aid in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancers Mission | $200,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MA | To Aid in Dana-Farber Cancers Mission | $188,762 |
| First Descents Denver, CO | To Aid in Firsts Mission | $87,993 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Wynnewood, PA | To Aid in Alex's Lemonade Stands Mission | $80,863 |
| Nick Strong Foundation Franklin, MA | To Aid in Nick Strongs Mission | $65,351 |
| Boston Fire Cancer Foundation Dorchester, MA | To Aid in Boston Fire Cancers Mission | $40,656 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | To Aid in Sibley Memorial Hospitals Mission | $31,600 |
| More Pig Less Cancer Franklin, MA | To Aid in More Pig Lesss Mission | $31,377 |
| The Lilabean Foundation Silver Spring, MD | To Aid in the Lilabeans Mission | $26,910 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $548,136 | $4,610,827 | $4,924,496 | $1,397,693 | 45 | $73,708 |
| 2024 | $880,099 | $4,297,713 | $4,718,152 | $1,416,345 | 54 | $5,204 |
| 2023 | $1,122,045 | $4,816,031 | $4,248,511 | $1,234,375 | 37 | $4,449 |
| 2022 | $644,411 | $4,070,620 | $3,870,735 | $1,513,231 | 51 | $21,339 |
| 2021 | $677,699 | $628,560 | $863,650 | $8,692 | 4 | $33,591 |
| 2020 | $724,027 | $3,194,737 | $3,528,163 | $1,350,741 | 39 | $20,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise money and awareness for charities that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) through amateur athletic and related events. Its filing narrative describes engaging participants in charity boxing events to raise funds and awareness and support researchers working toward a cure for cancer.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied cancer-related missions. For example, First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation says it funds childhood cancer research, raises awareness, and supports families. The Nick Strong Foundation says it funds pediatric germ cell tumor research and assistance for families affected by cancer. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include supporting breast cancer patients, pediatric cancer patients and families, and young adults affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Haymakers for Hope reported 45 grants totaling $1,397,693. Grants ranged from $5,502 to $201,722, with a median grant of $12,500.
The largest reported grants included $201,722 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, $200,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and $188,762 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Other notable grants were $87,993 to First Descents, $80,863 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and $65,351 to the Nick Strong Foundation.
Haymakers says event participants can support an approved cancer-focused organization of their choice or direct fundraising toward a primary beneficiary. The organization also says that a portion of donations raised by fighters supports cancer-focused organizations, while ticket and sponsor proceeds support its operations, growth, and special initiatives. Its website describes Fight Continued as a participant program, rather than a grant program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Myerson as executive director. It lists Mark Avery as treasurer, clerk, and director; Julie Anne Kelly as director and assistant clerk; and John Quackenbush, Eric Braz, Neil Cohen, Kim Lipman, Jackie Rung, Kris Chandrakumar, Brian Wallace, and Matt Zambetti as directors.
Haymakers for Hope Inc is led by Andrew Myerson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Myerson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $294K (2025)
Julie Anne Kelly
Director & Assistant Clerk
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $202K (2025)
Mark Avery
Treasurer, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $218K (2025)
John Quackenbush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wallace
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Braz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Rung
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Lipman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Zambetti
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Cohen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Chandrakumar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrew Klein (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Callie Simpkins (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Harris (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Halvorson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Palandjian (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rich Beecher (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kris Shandakumar (2024) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $294K, to Andrew Myerson (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Haymakers for Hope Inc
How much does Haymakers for Hope Inc give each year?
Haymakers for Hope Inc gave $1.4M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 54 grants.
What is Haymakers for Hope Inc's typical grant size?
Haymakers for Hope Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $31,060, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Haymakers for Hope Inc give grants?
Haymakers for Hope Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Franklin, MA (2 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Haymakers for Hope Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Haymakers for Hope Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Haymakers for Hope Inc's largest grantees?
Haymakers for Hope Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($201,722), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($200,000) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($188,762), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Haymakers for Hope Inc?
Haymakers for Hope Inc reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Haymakers for Hope Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise money and awareness for charities that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) through amateur athletic and related events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haymakers for Hope Inc?
Haymakers for Hope Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check haymakersforhope.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Haymakers for Hope Inc's EIN?
Haymakers for Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0694643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Haymakers for Hope Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/haymakers-for-hope-inc-morg_c6df89dcb15f4c628d222cac45a500b4
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