The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Oyster Bay, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 grants went to recipients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation gave $296K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,000
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,733
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,870,098
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 The Lane, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: (516) 338-5780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joseph Firth Youth Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (76% of grant dollars), New Jersey (15%), and Pennsylvania (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) 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 $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $264K (2021) to $311K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Firth Youth Center Phillipsburg, NJ | General Support | $30,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Gardiner Foundation Hampton Bays, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity School Hicksville, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Bronx, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Syosset, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Peaceful Kingdom Whitehall, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rising Stars Inc Long Beach, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| North Shore Animal Rescue Port Washington, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Crown Grassroots Basketball Mahopac, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants. In 2023 it made 16, and in 2022 it made 15.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,870,098 | $516,655 | $410,198 | $296,000 | 15 | $299,600 | $406,057 | $349,904 |
| 2023 | $5,813,641 | $242,091 | $457,580 | $310,500 | 16 | $338,641 | $143,662 | $324,698 |
| 2022 | $5,979,130 | $861,622 | $413,176 | $265,000 | 15 | $304,182 | $752,628 | $335,054 |
| 2021 | $5,530,684 | $151,790 | $407,623 | $263,500 | 15 | — | $90,801 | $335,655 |
| 2020 | $5,786,517 | $218,571 | $450,945 | $310,000 | 17 | — | $119,288 | $319,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350K 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 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address youth education and development, services for young people, and the care and rehabilitation of horses. For example, Rising Stars Inc. says its mission is to promote education and reinforce values through teams, life-skills instruction, and academic and athletic support. Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club describes its mission as improving the quality of life for young people, especially those ages 6–18 who need it most. Mylestone Equine Rescue says it provides sanctuary and care for abused and unwanted horses and educates the public about their plight.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $296,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median of $25,000. The listed grants were designated for general support. Among the recipients were Joseph Firth Youth Center ($30,000), American Ballet Theatre ($25,000), Gardiner Foundation ($25,000), Holy Trinity School ($25,000), Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club ($25,000), Our Lady of Mercy ($25,000), Peaceful Kingdom ($25,000), Rising Stars Inc. ($25,000), North Shore Animal Rescue ($20,000), Crown Grassroots Basketball ($15,000), Mylestone Equine Rescue ($15,000), and Riverside Church ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sylvie C. Gaeckler, Michael J. Lawler CPA, and Carolyn Bossert as trustees.
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Lawler CPA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sylvie C. Gaeckler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Carolyn Bossert
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raphael P. Greenspan Esq. CPA (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $12K, to Sylvie C Gaeckler (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation
How much does The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation gave $296K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $311K across 16 grants.
What is The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $19,733, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Phillipsburg, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Joseph Firth Youth Center ($30,000), American Ballet Theatre ($25,000) and Gardiner Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation?
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (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 does The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address youth education and development, services for young people, and the care and rehabilitation of horses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1591874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation 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
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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). The Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-georgia-hiden-charitable-foundation-morg_9779574ad1df45869861279ace7fa706
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