Hayward Foundation for Educational
To provide funding for educational programs for schools operating in the hayward community school district, and to encourage creative and innovative educational programs - benefiting approximately 1275 students
Hayward Foundation for Educational at a glance
In short: Hayward Foundation for Educational gave $35K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $34,519
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $34,519
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $34,519
- Total assets
- $1,455,971
- +31.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hayward Foundation for Educational
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hayward Foundation for Educational
Who Hayward Foundation for Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hayward Community Schools ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hayward Foundation for Educational gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $36K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward Community Schools Hayward, WI | Funding for Educational Programs | $34,519 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,455,971 | $306,818 | $37,330 | $34,519 | 1 | $89,331 |
| 2025 | $1,105,550 | $155,190 | $38,873 | $36,165 | 1 | $80,493 |
| 2024 | $933,162 | $93,829 | $9,077 | $6,137 | 1 | $42,970 |
| 2023 | $760,611 | $69,635 | $32,805 | $30,563 | 1 | $13,119 |
| 2022 | $687,077 | $81,942 | $33,667 | $32,919 | 1 | $11,110 |
| 2021 | $736,157 | $79,416 | $15,514 | $14,679 | 1 | $10,235 |
| 2020 | $532,293 | $50,089 | $29,528 | $28,662 | 1 | $10,038 |
About Hayward Foundation for Educational
Based on IRS filings
Hayward Foundation for Educational is a public charity focused on Education, based in Hayward, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $89K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hayward Foundation for Educational is led by Michelle Forrester, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michelle Forrester
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Achtor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Olson
School Representative
Board Member → School Representative, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Laier
School Representative
Board Member → School Representative, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Beckman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Speros
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salle Beckwith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Sheehan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Treland
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Sportel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynell Swenson
School Representative
Board Member → School Representative, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Lobitz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brianna McKenzie
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Lynn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Amy Dieckman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Ahrens (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Hofer (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Beilke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pete Fadness (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Derek Delisle (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Harold Treland (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Bonicatto (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Hayward Foundation for Educational
How much does Hayward Foundation for Educational give each year?
Hayward Foundation for Educational gave $35K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is Hayward Foundation for Educational?
Hayward Foundation for Educational reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $307K.
What is Hayward Foundation for Educational?
Hayward Foundation for Educational is a public charity focused on Education, based in Hayward, WI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Hayward Foundation for Educational operate?
Hayward Foundation for Educational has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Hayward Foundation for Educational's EIN?
Hayward Foundation for Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1780993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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