Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individuals for scholarships to Lexington youths; the organization also operates community recreation programs and facilities.
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation at a glance
In short: Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation gave $54K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,100
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,202
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $31,863,121
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists a pre-printed application form and family financial and tuition cost information. It states that recipients must reside or attend school in Lexington, Massachusetts. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- April of each year, as stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- April of each year, as stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Ce
Mailing address: 24 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 02421
Phone: (781) 862-8480
Website: https://www.jwhayden.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Joao Queiroz Pontes De Varvalho ($2K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 40 individual scholarships ($46,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 244 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients. The 2023 filing’s award restriction requires recipients to reside or attend school in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $82K (2023). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joao Queiroz Pontes De Varvalho Lexington, MA | Scholarships to Lexington Youths | $1,900 |
| Laura Quieroz Pontes De Varvalho Lexington, MA | Scholarships to Lexington Youths | $1,900 |
| 40 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $46,800 |
| Owen Hwang Lexington, MA | Scholarhsips to Lexington Youths | $1,400 |
| Isabelle Mazerall Lexington, MA | Scholarhsips to Lexington Youths | $1,100 |
| Hannah Connolly Lexington, MA | Shcolarships to Lexington Youths | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,863,121 | $5,496,873 | $3,981,772 | $54,100 | 45 | $3,808,477 | $405,350 |
| 2024 | $29,911,973 | $5,470,405 | $4,562,191 | $48,200 | 40 | $4,412,322 | $321,072 |
| 2023 | $26,785,041 | $4,881,589 | $4,255,320 | $82,100 | 76 | $4,114,567 | $473,752 |
| 2022 | $26,597,268 | $5,479,768 | $3,738,146 | $45,500 | 43 | $3,562,300 | — |
| 2021 | $28,767,423 | $4,174,982 | $2,727,966 | $39,700 | 40 | — | — |
| 2020 | $26,393,694 | $1,870,115 | $4,780,355 | $46,400 | 44 | — | — |
| 2019 | $27,373,930 | $4,644,555 | $5,786,262 | $52,300 | 55 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Centre’s stated purpose is “to establish a place of meeting of the community for their moral, mental and social improvement and development” and to promote their intellectual, social, and physical welfare.
Its 2023 filing describes direct charitable activities that include the Hayden Preschool, after-school program, ice programs, and summer camp, as well as replacing assets used directly in its programs. Separately, its 2025 itemized grants identify scholarships to Lexington youths as the purpose of the listed awards.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $54,100. Grants ranged from $800 to $1,900, with a median of $1,100. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The largest listed awards were $1,900 each to Joao Queiroz Pontes de Varvalho and Laura Quieroz Pontes de Varvalho, for scholarships to Lexington youths. Several other listed recipients received $1,500 awards for the same purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sean P Maloney as president, Shin Horiuchi as vice president, Janice Whittemore as clerk, and Lizabeth Festa as executive director. Directors listed are Alan S Fields, Anna Monaco, Brooks Taylor, Lori Campana, Robert Phelan, and William Dailey III Esq.
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation is led by Lizabeth Festa, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lizabeth Festa
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$138K (2019) → $197K (2025)
Sean P. Maloney
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan S. Fields
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Monaco
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Busa Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Campana
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Phelan
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Dailey III Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Whittemore
Clerk
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shin Horiuchi
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bart Graf (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Michael C. McNabb (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $197K, to Lizabeth Festa (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation
How much does Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation give each year?
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation gave $54K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 40 grants.
What is Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's typical grant size?
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,202, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation give grants?
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, MA (5 grants).
Does Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships to Lexington Youths" (41 grants).
Who are Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's largest grantees?
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's largest 2025 grantees include Joao Queiroz Pontes De Varvalho ($1,900), Laura Quieroz Pontes De Varvalho ($1,900) and Owen Hwang ($1,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 40 individual scholarships ($46,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation?
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What does Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation fund?
The Centre’s stated purpose is “to establish a place of meeting of the community for their moral, mental and social improvement and development” and to promote their intellectual, social, and physical welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation?
The 2023 filing lists a pre-printed application form and family financial and tuition cost information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's EIN?
Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2203700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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