Hayswood Foundation Inc

MAYSVILLE, KY EIN: 23-7345996 Website

Hayswood Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Maysville, Kentucky. Originally established as Hayswood Hospital Foundation in November 1973 and officially incorporated in February 1974, the organization removed "Hospital" from its name in 1985 following the closure of Hayswood Hospital. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization serving local communities through charitable giving and scholarship programs.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.2M

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$678K

-0.4% YoY

Grant Count

+7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-7.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayswood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $873K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to improve the lives of citizens in the local communities it serves by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations and administering scholarship programs.

Primary funding areas include:

Mental and physical health
Education
Community development
Youth recreation
Arts and cultural activities
Community health and welfare

Grantmaking

The foundation's current grant program has been in existence since 1985 and has awarded over $10.6 million since inception.

Grant Range

$500–$333,101

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation serves nonprofit organizations located or operating in:

Kentucky counties: Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson

Ohio counties: Adams and Brown

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $3.2M (99%)

Ohio $26K (1%)

States

Kentucky Ohio

Cities

AugustaBrooksvilleFlemingsburgLouisvilleManchesterMaysvilleRipley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $10,239,287
Total revenues: $752,648
Total expenses: $850,307
Total liabilities: $2,810
Total giving: $677,946

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,239,287	$10,336,945	$10,487,084
Revenue	$752,648	$681,972	$1,471,204
Expenses	$850,307	$829,809	$852,836
Qualifying Distributions	$740,363	$731,373	$749,493
Net Investment Income	$654,345	$594,231	$283,045
Distributable Amount	$872,777	$771,270	$771,531

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

120 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Hayswood Foundation Inc

Foundation

Hayswood Foundation Grant

HAYSWOOD FOUNDATION INC

Amount

US $1,000 - US $140,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Downing Various Scholarship Program ($333,101), Maysville Players ($32,500), Tom Browning Boys and Girls Club ($32,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DOWNING VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MAYSVILLE, KY	EDUCATION	$333,101
LIMESTONE FAMILY YMCA MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	$25,000
MAYSVILLE PLAYERS MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES	$32,500
OHIO VALLEY ARTIST GUILD MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	$10,000
MASON CO INTERAGENCY COUNCIL MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	$5,000
TOM BROWNING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MAYSVILLE, KY	YOUTH RECREATION	$32,500
CASA PROGRAM MAYSVILLE, KY	PROTECTION OF YOUTH	$15,500
MAYSVILLE INITIATIVES MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	$30,000
LIMESTONE MINISTRIES MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	$5,000
CITY OF MAYSVILLE MAYSVILLE, KY	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board and Staff:

Adam Hinton – President
James Downing – Vice President
Robert Canada – Treasurer
De'Saree Perry – Secretary
Lloyd Schiltz – Executive Director (25 hours/week, $35,000 annual compensation)

Directors:

Brian Bowling
Joshua Owens, MD
Janet White
Rodney Baker
Kathryn Hendrickson
Cindy Orme
Owen McNeill
Pam Stewart
Taylor Wood
Lori Ulrich
John Combs Buchanan

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES DOWNING	Vice President	—	—
BRIAN BOWLING	Director	—	—
DE'SAREE PERRY	Secretary	—	—
JOSHUA OWENS MD	Director	—	—
JANET WHITE	Director	—	—
ROBERT CANADA	Treasurer	—	—
RODNEY BAKER	Director	—	—
KATHRYN HENDRICKSON	Director	—	—
ADAM HINTON	President	—	—
CINDY ORME	Director	—	—
OWEN McNEILL	Director	—	—
PAM STEWART	Director	—	—
TAYLOR WOOD	Director	—	—
LLOYD SCHILTZ	Executive Direc	25	$35,000
LORI ULRICH	Director	—	—
JOHN COMBS BUCHANAN	Director	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

The foundation administers active scholarship programs for local students pursuing higher education. Applications for scholarship programs are currently available. The foundation maintains an ongoing commitment to supporting community organizations through its grant program, with the next application cycle opening in June 2026.

Haywood Health Foundation opens 2025 grant funding round

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hayswood Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to improve the lives of citizens in the local communities it serves by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations and administering scholarship programs. **Primary funding areas include:** • Mental and physical health • Education • Community development • Youth recreation • Arts and cultural activities • Community health and welfare

How do I apply for a grant from Hayswood Foundation Inc?

**Grant Program History:** The foundation's current grant program has been in existence since 1985 and has awarded over $10.6 million since inception. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $677,946 • Number of grants: 21 grants made • Grant range: $500–$333,101 • Median grant amount: $8,800 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Tom Browning Boys and Girls Club: $32,500 (Youth Recreation) • Maysville Players: $32,500 (Community Activities) • Maysville Initiatives: $30,000 (Community …

Where does Hayswood Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation serves nonprofit organizations located or operating in: **Kentucky counties:** Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson **Ohio counties:** Adams and Brown

What size grants does Hayswood Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Hayswood Foundation Inc awarded 30 grants totaling $678K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hayswood Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hayswood Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $873K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.