The Hastings Family Foundation Inc
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $1,884,514 through 35 grants to charitable organizations.
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hastings Family Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Massachusetts. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,884,514
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,843
- -44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $592,716
- +32.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (14 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (78% 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 The Hastings Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 660 Ocean Road, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (781) 424-4011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hastings Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brimmer and May School ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 150 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Massachusetts 78%, Vermont 13%, Wyoming 3%, Ohio 2%, and Alabama 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hastings Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 35 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $659 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2019) to $2.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brimmer and May School Chestnut Hill, MA | General Purpose | $1,400,600 |
| Woodstock Area Council Woodstock, VT | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Caminos De Accion Lander, WY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy Boston, MA | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Childcare Resources Birmingham, AL | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Denison University Granville, OH | General Purpose | $27,000 |
| Colorado College Colorago Springs, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Fund Independence, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| New England Aquarium Boston, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Institute Boston, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $592,716 | $2,045,918 | $1,899,423 | $1,884,514 | 35 | $1,886,764 | $1,246,143 | $23,824 |
| 2024 | $446,221 | $1,129,131 | $1,988,751 | $1,955,901 | 20 | $1,955,901 | $718,197 | $27,488 |
| 2023 | $1,305,841 | $2,529,141 | $2,028,755 | $2,011,289 | 40 | $2,011,289 | $1,454,408 | $39,540 |
| 2022 | $805,455 | $1,002,105 | $2,670,013 | $2,633,485 | 31 | $2,633,485 | $678,134 | $57,599 |
| 2021 | $2,473,363 | $2,994,927 | $1,605,190 | $1,558,206 | 24 | $1,558,206 | $2,028,205 | $40,157 |
| 2020 | $1,083,626 | $1,790,226 | $1,229,935 | $1,216,477 | 16 | — | $1,699,107 | $23,968 |
| 2019 | $523,335 | $511,082 | $393,568 | $390,131 | 29 | — | $427,405 | $9,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hastings Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Brimmer and May School describes itself as a PK–Grade 12 all-gender day school focused on high academic standards and developing lifelong learners and ethical citizens. Emerald Necklace Conservancy says its mission is to restore and improve the Emerald Necklace for all. Childcare Resources describes its work as helping families, child care providers, and the community make quality child care and education available.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in education, civic life, and the environment. Pioneer Institute says it advances human potential through research, education, legal action, and coalition-building in areas including K–12 education, health, economic opportunity, and civic values. New England Aquarium describes its work in public engagement, marine animal conservation, scientific research, and ocean advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,884,514. Individual grants ranged from $106 to $1,400,600, with a median of $1,200. Its largest grants included $1,400,600 to Brimmer and May School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; $250,000 to Woodstock Area Council in Woodstock, Vermont; and $50,000 to Caminos de Accion in Lander, Wyoming. Other grants included $45,000 to Emerald Necklace Conservancy, $30,000 to Childcare Resources, and $27,000 to Denison University.
Additional 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Fund, New England Aquarium, and Pioneer Institute; $5,000 to The John’s Island Foundation and St James Episcopal Church; $5,000 to The New School; and $1,200 to WGBH Educational Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa R Hastings as president and Mark E Hastings as treasurer.
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc is led by Lisa R. Hastings, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa R. Hastings
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark E. Hastings
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hastings Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Hastings Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 20 grants.
What is The Hastings Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $53,843, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hastings Family Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Hastings Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (7 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Woodstock, VT (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Hastings Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hastings Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hastings Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brimmer and May School ($1,400,600), Woodstock Area Council ($250,000) and Caminos De Accion ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hastings Family Foundation Inc?
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc reported $593K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hastings Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Brimmer and May School describes itself as a PK–Grade 12 all-gender day school focused on high academic standards and developing lifelong learners and ethical citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hastings Family Foundation Inc?
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 Hastings Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hastings Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0632100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hastings Family Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hastings Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hastings-family-foundation-inc-morg_c5f5353891694d5c82d5bb8c312481ee
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