Hearst Family Foundation Inc
Hearst Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in North Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $332K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $5K.
Hearst Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hearst Family Foundation Inc gave $39K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $38,500
- +37.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,700
- -17.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $331,823
- +33.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Hearst Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Neighbors in Need ($25K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hearst Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2026 it paid out 263% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2025) to $39K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbors in Need Lawrence, MA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Giving Garden North Andover, MA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| North Andover Music Association North Andover, MA | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| North Andover High School Robotics North Andover, MA | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Voices Andover, MA | Operating Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $331,823 | $113,293 | $43,307 | $38,500 | 5 | $38,500 | $4,540 | $14,640 |
| 2025 | $248,740 | $118,231 | $30,006 | $28,000 | 3 | $28,000 | $5,171 | $10,021 |
| 2024 | $160,515 | $107,766 | $38,298 | $37,000 | 3 | $37,000 | $2,984 | $8,479 |
| 2023 | $91,047 | $91,363 | $316 | — | — | — | $917 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hearst Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hearst Family Foundation Inc is led by Harold Terry Hearst Jr., President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Harold Terry Hearst Jr.
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Harold Terry Hearst III
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kimberly Bruewer Hearst
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "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 Hearst Family Foundation Inc
How much does Hearst Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Hearst Family Foundation Inc gave $39K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is Hearst Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hearst Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,700, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hearst Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Hearst Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were North Andover, MA (3 grants).
Does Hearst Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hearst Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hearst Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hearst Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Neighbors in Need ($25,000), The Giving Garden ($10,000) and North Andover Music Association ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hearst Family Foundation Inc?
Hearst Family Foundation Inc reported $332K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hearst Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hearst Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0657832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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