Joe F Hayes Trust
Joe F Hayes Trust is a private foundation based in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, universities, and organizations working in areas such as homelessness, pregnancy support, and services for women affected by sexual exploitation.
Joe F Hayes Trust at a glance
In short: Joe F Hayes Trust gave $76K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,500
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,696
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $539,242
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joe F Hayes Trust
- 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: 210 Sally Gilreath Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Phone: (864) 421-5674
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe F Hayes Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Locust Hill Baptist Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 9% to North Carolina, 3% each to Massachusetts and Virginia, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joe F Hayes Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Hill Baptist Church Travelers Rest, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $13,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $10,000 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Charleston Southern University North Charleston, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Women's Center Greenville, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Greenville, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Groveland Baptist Church Taylors, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Across Festivals Tigerville, SC | Charitable - General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Arbor Way Community Church Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable - General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | Charitable - General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $539,242 | $139,422 | $80,046 | $75,500 | 28 | $77,554 | $137,368 | $76,417 |
| 2024 | $480,059 | $50,733 | $79,538 | $74,500 | 24 | $76,425 | $48,808 | $81,273 |
| 2023 | $505,014 | $67,084 | $74,200 | $70,750 | 25 | $72,475 | $65,359 | $71,836 |
| 2022 | $511,379 | $46,413 | $75,114 | $70,950 | 24 | $72,500 | $44,642 | $72,308 |
| 2021 | $539,798 | $67,233 | $53,124 | $50,090 | 20 | $51,515 | $65,808 | $71,448 |
| 2020 | $525,689 | $30,116 | $42,109 | $39,100 | 13 | — | $25,916 | $49,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe F Hayes Trust reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose missions include Christian higher education, church and evangelistic activities, and community services. For example, North Greenville University says it aims to glorify God by preparing graduates to serve as leaders in church and society; Charleston Southern University describes its mission as promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment. Piedmont Women’s Center says it educates women experiencing unplanned pregnancies about spiritual and physical health, while Miracle Hill Ministries says it works to transform the lives of children and adults experiencing homelessness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $75,500 through 28 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $13,000 to Locust Hill Baptist Church, $10,000 each to Anderson University and North Greenville University, and $5,000 to Charleston Southern University. Other listed recipients included Piedmont Women’s Center ($4,000), Miracle Hill Ministries ($3,000), and Across Festivals and Jasmine Road ($2,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joe F Hayes Jr and Thomas R Hayes as trustees.
Joe F Hayes Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe F. Hayes Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eleanor S. Hayes (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Joe F Hayes Trust
How much does Joe F Hayes Trust give each year?
Joe F Hayes Trust gave $76K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 24 grants.
What is Joe F Hayes Trust's typical grant size?
Joe F Hayes Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,696, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joe F Hayes Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Joe F Hayes Trust give grants?
Joe F Hayes Trust gives mostly in South Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (5 grants), Tigerville, SC (3 grants), Travelers Rest, SC (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Joe F Hayes Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joe F Hayes Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joe F Hayes Trust's largest grantees?
Joe F Hayes Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Locust Hill Baptist Church ($13,000), Anderson University ($10,000) and North Greenville University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joe F Hayes Trust?
Joe F Hayes Trust reported $539K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joe F Hayes Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose missions include Christian higher education, church and evangelistic activities, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe F Hayes Trust?
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 Joe F Hayes Trust's EIN?
Joe F Hayes Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6084896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joe F Hayes Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joe F Hayes Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joe-f-hayes-trust-morg_6eb66fc1f7b2418bb6311c6dcf2d8aa4
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