Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $3,688,500 in grants to 62 organizations; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward at a glance
In short: Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward gave $3.7M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,688,500
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,492
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $94,887,128
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (9 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% 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 Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward
- 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. The filing lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Hannah H Eldredge
Mailing address: 79 S Main St 13Th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 532-0934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Catalina School ($305K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
336 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 336 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 15% to Idaho recipients. Washington accounted for 1%; Nevada and Utah each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 62 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $3.2M (2021) to $3.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina School Monterey, CA | Charitable | $305,000 |
| The Advocates Hailey, ID | Charitable | $260,000 |
| Hayward Institute Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, CA | Charitable | $205,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc Salinas, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Salinas Regional Sports Authority Salinas, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Monterey Cnty Seaside, CA | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation Carmel, CA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium FD Monterey, CA | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Monteray Pen Pacific Grove, CA | Charitable | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,887,128 | $4,671,628 | $5,226,016 | $3,688,500 | 62 | $3,688,500 | $2,943,145 | $3,452,331 |
| 2023 | $85,421,658 | $4,184,970 | $5,505,770 | $3,925,000 | 74 | $3,925,000 | $3,116,945 | $3,559,260 |
| 2022 | $67,270,454 | $5,546,192 | $5,068,597 | $3,500,000 | 68 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,389 | $3,857,950 |
| 2021 | $66,814,625 | $8,807,329 | $4,059,118 | $3,154,111 | 69 | $3,154,111 | $7,692,051 | $3,681,650 |
| 2020 | $62,022,569 | $15,944,227 | $3,538,322 | $3,157,583 | 63 | — | $15,579,488 | $3,057,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Santa Catalina School describes its aim as developing students’ academic excellence, moral and spiritual values, sense of purpose, and commitment to service. Monterey Museum of Art says it cultivates curiosity in visual arts and engages the community with California art. Rancho Cielo says it partners with its community to provide programs and services that help at-risk youth build skills, self-esteem, and confidence.
Other 2024 recipients include Carmel Public Library Foundation, which says it provides financial support for the library; Hartnell College Foundation, which says it cultivates resources to champion student success; and Save the Redwoods League, which says it protects and restores redwood forests and connects people with them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 62 grants totaling $3,688,500. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $305,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest awards included $305,000 to Santa Catalina School, $260,000 to The Advocates, $250,000 to Hayward Institute, $205,000 to Monterey Museum of Art, and $200,000 each to Rancho Cielo and Salinas Regional Sports Authority. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bill Hayward and Hope Hayward as directors and Gregory Peterson as treasurer.
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Hayward
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Hayward
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Peterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Greg Peterson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward
How much does Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward give each year?
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward gave $3.7M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 74 grants.
What is Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's typical grant size?
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $59,492, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward that year got $35K on average.
Where does Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward give grants?
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salinas, CA (10 grants), Monterey, CA (9 grants), Carmel, CA (8 grants) and Hailey, ID (6 grants).
Does Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (62 grants).
Who are Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's largest grantees?
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Catalina School ($305,000), The Advocates ($260,000) and Hayward Institute ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward?
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward reported $94.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Santa Catalina School describes its aim as developing students’ academic excellence, moral and spiritual values, sense of purpose, and commitment to service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's EIN?
Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6227330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nancy-eccles-and-homer-m-hayward-morg_7f97153b0e9049e38744ac138733b4b7
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