The Byron and Deanne Hayes
The Byron and Deanne Hayes is a private foundation based in Toluca Lake, California. It reported making 15 grants totaling $22,485 in 2024, primarily to organizations in California.
The Byron and Deanne Hayes at a glance
In short: The Byron and Deanne Hayes gave $22K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,485
- +222.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,499
- +93.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $63,488
- -13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 The Byron and Deanne Hayes
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4256 Navajo Ave, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Phone: (818) 421-1221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Byron and Deanne Hayes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First United Methodist Church of Los Ang ($9K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to Washington, DC, as reported in the filing. The listed grants included recipients in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California, as well as Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Byron and Deanne Hayes open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $650; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 279% 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 $7K (2023) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church of Los Ang Los Angeles, CA | To support First United Methodist Church of Los Angeles. | $8,630 |
| Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles, CA | To support Los Angeles Ballet. | $3,500 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | To support Pomona College. | $3,000 |
| 24TH Street Theatre Los Angeles, CA | To support 24th Street Theatre. | $2,050 |
| PBS SoCal Burbank, CA | To support PBS SoCal. | $1,200 |
| California Science Center Los Angeles, CA | To support California Science Center. | $1,050 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | To support Pacific Legal Foundation. | $950 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To support Harvard University. | $500 |
| St Francis Center Los Angeles, CA | To support St Francis Center. | $500 |
| PIH Health Whittier, CA | To support PIH Health. | $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 | $63,488 | $15,251 | $24,848 | $22,485 | 15 | $24,848 | $15,251 | $8,920 |
| 2023 | $73,085 | $8,024 | $8,983 | $6,978 | 9 | $6,978 | $6,019 | $8,749 |
| 2022 | $74,044 | $-122 | $15,057 | $12,896 | 7 | $12,896 | $882 | $8,181 |
| 2021 | $89,223 | $3,213 | $11,367 | $9,337 | 7 | $11,367 | $1,183 | $8,678 |
| 2020 | $97,377 | $45,341 | $22,366 | $20,717 | 5 | — | $43,300 | $6,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Byron and Deanne Hayes reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural groups, educational institutions, a legal organization, charitable service providers, a healthcare organization, and a public media organization.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Los Angeles Ballet says it performs classical and modern ballet and offers accessible dance education; Pomona College describes educating students in a small residential community; Pacific Legal Foundation says it litigates to secure Americans’ rights; and St Francis Center says it performs charitable acts and serves people who are less fortunate. PIH Health describes its purpose as supporting and operating for the benefit of its tax-exempt affiliates. The Internet Archive says it builds an internet library to provide permanent access to digital historical collections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $22,485. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,630, with a median of $500. Larger grants included $8,630 to First United Methodist Church of Los Angeles, $3,500 to Los Angeles Ballet, $3,000 to Pomona College, $2,050 to 24th Street Theatre, $1,200 to PBS SoCal, and $1,050 to California Science Center. Other reported grants included $950 to Pacific Legal Foundation, $500 each to Harvard University and St Francis Center, $250 each to PIH Health and USC Giving, and $205 to Hollywood United Methodist Church. The Internet Archive reported receiving $100 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth B Hayes as President & CEO and Tricia Christensen as Director.
The Byron and Deanne Hayes is led by Kenneth B Hayes, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth B Hayes
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Christensen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Byron Hayes Jr. (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary - Treasurer
- Former: Deanne S Hayes (2020–2023) — Director & President
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 The Byron and Deanne Hayes
How much does The Byron and Deanne Hayes give each year?
The Byron and Deanne Hayes gave $22K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 9 grants.
What is The Byron and Deanne Hayes's typical grant size?
The Byron and Deanne Hayes's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,499, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Byron and Deanne Hayes that year got $650 on average.
Where does The Byron and Deanne Hayes give grants?
The Byron and Deanne Hayes gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does The Byron and Deanne Hayes give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Byron and Deanne Hayes's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Byron and Deanne Hayes's largest grantees?
The Byron and Deanne Hayes's largest 2024 grantees include First United Methodist Church of Los Ang ($8,630), Los Angeles Ballet ($3,500) and Pomona College ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Byron and Deanne Hayes?
The Byron and Deanne Hayes reported $63K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Byron and Deanne Hayes fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural groups, educational institutions, a legal organization, charitable service providers, a healthcare organization, and a public media organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Byron and Deanne Hayes?
The foundation 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 The Byron and Deanne Hayes's EIN?
The Byron and Deanne Hayes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4631262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Byron and Deanne Hayes 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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