Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The foundation operates educational and equestrian programs on a farm, including preschool and kindergarten, summer camp, and riding programs.
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation gave $2K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $224.1), mostly in Virginia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,241
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $224
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $4,453,238
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation
- 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: 5325 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Phone: (540) 898-8219
Website: https://hazelwildfarm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cherry Hill Free Clinic ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 22% to recipients in New Jersey, and 17% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $211; repeat grants $237. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $200 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Free Clinic Cherry Hill, NJ | General Charitable Donation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Shoe Fund Fredericksburg, VA | General Charitable Donation | $500 |
| National Child Safety Council Fredericksburg, VA | General Charitable Donation | $310 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Fredericksburg, VA | General Charitable Donation | $200 |
| Peta Washington, DC | General Charitable Donation | $200 |
| The National Conservancy Merrifield, VA | General Charitable Donation | $150 |
| American Cancer Society Richmond, VA | General Charitable Donation | $106 |
| Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad Spotsylvania, VA | General Charitable Donation | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Charitable Donation | $100 |
| Humane Society of the United State Washington, DC | General Charitable Donation | $75 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,453,238 | $2,329,570 | $2,177,864 | $2,241 | 10 | $2,116,204 | $55,869 |
| 2023 | $4,206,517 | $2,058,534 | $1,938,906 | $1,835 | 7 | $1,838,392 | $95,242 |
| 2022 | $4,121,705 | $1,919,579 | $1,677,223 | $876 | 5 | $1,608,645 | $11,506 |
| 2021 | $3,892,223 | $1,860,354 | $1,577,404 | $660 | 3 | $1,519,610 | $185,288 |
| 2020 | $3,659,123 | $1,149,246 | $1,509,424 | $500 | 6 | — | $7,230 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the academic and physical development of children and adults in honor of Anna Elizabeth Morrison. Its website describes early-childhood education, camps, and equestrian activities as part of its programming.
Its 2024 grants were listed as general charitable donations. Among the recipients, Cherry Hill Free Clinic says it provides free primary care to uninsured and underinsured people; Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says it works to feed people through partner agencies and engage the community in ending hunger. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions address nature conservation and lifesaving services in Spotsylvania County and surrounding localities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $2,241. Grants ranged from $75 to $500, with a median grant of $175. The largest grants were $500 each to Cherry Hill Free Clinic and The Salvation Army Shoe Fund. Other grants included $310 to National Child Safety Council, $200 each to Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and PETA, and $150 to The National Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie A. Macior as president; Esther L. Merriweather as treasurer; and Dwight Sullivan, Samuel Harding, Thomas Blalock, and Sarah H. L. Brady as directors.
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation is led by Stephanie A. Macior, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie A. Macior
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Dwight Sullivan
Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Harding
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah H. L. Brady
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Blalock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esther L. Merriweather
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $55K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Stephanie a Macior (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation
How much does Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation give each year?
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation gave $2K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 7 grants.
What is Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175, and its average grant was $224, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation that year got $211 on average.
Where does Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation give grants?
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (22%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, VA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cherry Hill Free Clinic ($500), The Salvation Army Shoe Fund ($500) and National Child Safety Council ($310), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation?
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the academic and physical development of children and adults in honor of Anna Elizabeth Morrison. Its website describes early-childhood education, camps, and equestrian activities as part of its programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's EIN?
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1311337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hazelwild Farm Educational 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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