Jean Hay Charitable Foundation
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K.
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean Hay Charitable Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $708.333), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,250
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $708
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $105,155
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Jean Hay Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Star Island Corp ($1K). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jean Hay Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $6K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Island Corp Portsmouth, NH | Lifelong Education | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Care for Needy | $1,000 |
| New England Quilt Museum Lowell, MA | Support Arts/History | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Alzheimers Research & Support | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Provide Emergency Meals | $500 |
| Vivace Music Foundation Seattle, WA | Music Education | $250 |
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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 | $105,155 | $3,462 | $10,204 | $4,250 | 6 | $4,250 | — | $5,789 |
| 2023 | $111,897 | $3,100 | $6,350 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,000 | $550 | $5,439 |
| 2022 | $115,147 | $66,520 | $8,061 | $6,000 | 6 | $6,000 | $64,059 | $4,752 |
| 2021 | $56,688 | $2,047 | $10,707 | $6,000 | 6 | $6,000 | — | $5,666 |
| 2020 | $65,348 | $23,148 | $8,816 | $6,000 | 6 | — | $20,332 | $5,021 |
| 2018 | $56,208 | $3,787 | $10,537 | $6,000 | 6 | — | — | $5,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Hay Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally Ann Hay
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Christopher H. Molina
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Hay (2018–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Jean Hay Charitable Foundation
How much does Jean Hay Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $708, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jean Hay Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Massachusetts (24%).
Does Jean Hay Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Star Island Corp ($1,000), Doctors Without Borders ($1,000) and New England Quilt Museum ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jean Hay Charitable Foundation?
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jean Hay Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6273074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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