The Hastings Trust
The Hastings Trust is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to pursue recipients’ charitable or educational goals; its grants include support for organizations working in health care, education, museums, senior services, and reproductive justice.
The Hastings Trust at a glance
In short: The Hastings Trust gave $102K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. 76% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,650
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,479
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $242,578
- -8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (31 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (38% 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 Hastings Trust
- 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: 134 Reddington Place, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (404) 943-0193
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hastings Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San Diego ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (38%), California (23%), Georgia (11%), Alabama (7%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hastings Trust open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 41 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San Diego San Diego, CA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $10,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $6,500 |
| Virginia Living Museum Newport News, VA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $6,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $5,500 |
| Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego San Diego, CA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $5,000 |
| Flat Rock Elementary PTO Powhatan, VA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $4,500 |
| James Madison University Foundation Inc Harrisonburg, VA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $4,000 |
| Yellowhammer Fund Birmingham, AL | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $4,000 |
| Boy Scout Troop Senoia, GA | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $3,500 |
| Civil Air Patrol Maxwell AFB, AL | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or educational goals of each recipient. | $3,000 |
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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 | $242,578 | $81,400 | $110,327 | $101,650 | 41 | $101,650 | $77,195 | $91,400 |
| 2023 | $265,003 | $78,616 | $88,329 | $87,060 | 33 | $87,060 | $19,836 | $74,078 |
| 2022 | $274,716 | $18,819 | $53,944 | $49,540 | 25 | $49,540 | $18,819 | $67,489 |
| 2021 | $309,841 | $84,205 | $88,983 | $87,750 | 21 | $87,750 | $21,794 | $74,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hastings Trust reported a distributable amount of $91K 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 separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose for the listed 2024 grants is to pursue the charitable or educational goals of each recipient. Examples illustrate the range of organizations supported: Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation says it raises funds for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and related health organizations; the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation describes supporting museum programs, services, collections, and an endowment; and the Virginia Living Museum says it connects people to nature through education and exhibits. Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego describes its mission as supporting seniors’ independence and well-being, while Yellowhammer Fund describes itself as a reproductive justice organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 41 grants totaling $101,650. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation, $6,500 to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, $6,000 to the Virginia Living Museum, $5,500 to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and $5,000 to Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kimberly H Flanagan is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Hastings Trust is led by Kimberly H. Flanagan, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly H. Flanagan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carol Sanders (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John A. Hastings (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Hastings Trust
How much does The Hastings Trust give each year?
The Hastings Trust gave $102K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 33 grants.
What is The Hastings Trust's typical grant size?
The Hastings Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,479, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hastings Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Hastings Trust give grants?
The Hastings Trust's top state is Virginia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Hastings Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Hastings Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hastings Trust's largest grantees?
The Hastings Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San Diego ($10,000), Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation ($6,500) and Virginia Living Museum ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hastings Trust?
The Hastings Trust reported $243K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hastings Trust fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose for the listed 2024 grants is to pursue the charitable or educational goals of each recipient. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hastings Trust?
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 Trust's EIN?
The Hastings Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6040247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Hastings Trust 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hastings Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hastings-trust-morg_210a07aba74748bb8608ba3446eab233
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