Hayt Family Charitable Fund
The Hayt Family Charitable Fund is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2024, it made 24 grants totaling $317,680 to organizations including arts and education organizations, a women’s shelter, and organizations providing medical or public services.
Hayt Family Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Hayt Family Charitable Fund gave $318K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $317,680
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,237
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,430
- Total assets
- $4,167,282
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hayt Family Charitable Fund
- 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: PO Box 40098, Tucson, AZ 85717-0098
Phone: (520) 373-7413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hayt Family Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Opera ($41K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona recipients received 74% of grant dollars, New York recipients 16%, California recipients 8%, and Pennsylvania recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hayt Family Charitable Fund gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2023) to $318K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Arts education | $41,000 |
| True Concord Tucson, AZ | Music Education | $39,000 |
| UA Foundation Tucson, AZ | Arts education | $37,120 |
| Ballet Tucson Tucson, AZ | Dance Education | $34,000 |
| Sister Jose Womens Center Tucson, AZ | Womens shelter | $30,000 |
| Arizona Opera Phoenix, AZ | Music Education | $20,000 |
| Azpm Kuat Tucson, AZ | Public Radio | $15,000 |
| Loft Cinema Tucson, AZ | Arts education | $15,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Garden Tucson, AZ | Botanical education | $10,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Care | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,167,282 | $249,411 | $320,670 | $317,680 | 24 | — | $64,221 | $198,570 |
| 2023 | $4,206,541 | $4,402,347 | $245,806 | $245,800 | 23 | $245,800 | $24,834 | $213,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayt Family Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $199K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and education, shelter, medical care, public radio, and other purposes listed with individual grants.
Among its grantees, Sister Jose Women’s Center says it cares for unhoused women and works toward a community where every homeless woman has a safe harbor and a path to sustainable life. The Loft Cinema describes its mission as building community by celebrating the art and diversity of film. Arizona Theatre Company says it creates theatre intended to inspire curiosity and creativity, spark empathy and joy, and bring Arizonans together. The Drawing Studio says it is a Tucson visual arts center that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace art practice as a path to personal growth and healthy community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 24 grants totaling $317,680. Grants ranged from $200 to $41,000, with a median grant of $9,430. The largest awards included Metropolitan Opera ($41,000, arts education), True Concord ($39,000, music education), UA Foundation ($37,120, arts education), Ballet Tucson ($34,000, dance education), and Sister Jose Women’s Center ($30,000, women’s shelter). Other listed awards included Arizona Opera ($20,000), AZPM KUAT ($15,000), Loft Cinema ($15,000), and Tucson Botanical Garden ($10,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lester Hayt Jr and Suzanne Hayt as trustees.
Hayt Family Charitable Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lester Hayt Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hayt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Hayt Family Charitable Fund
How much does Hayt Family Charitable Fund give each year?
Hayt Family Charitable Fund gave $318K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 23 grants.
What is Hayt Family Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Hayt Family Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $9,430, and its average grant was $13,237, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hayt Family Charitable Fund give grants?
Hayt Family Charitable Fund gives mostly in Arizona: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (14 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Hayt Family Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Hayt Family Charitable Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music Education" (6 grants), "Arts Education" (5 grants) and "Community services" (3 grants).
Who are Hayt Family Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Hayt Family Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Opera ($41,000), True Concord ($39,000) and UA Foundation ($37,120), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hayt Family Charitable Fund?
Hayt Family Charitable Fund reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What does Hayt Family Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and education, shelter, medical care, public radio, and other purposes listed with individual grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hayt Family Charitable Fund?
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 ↑
How much is Hayt Family Charitable Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hayt Family Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $199K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hayt Family Charitable Fund's EIN?
Hayt Family Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6836207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Hayt Family Charitable Fund 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 2022–2024
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