The Hayes Family Foundation
The Hayes Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westwood, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $792K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $48K.
The Hayes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hayes Family Foundation gave $81K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,334
- +306.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,556
- +510.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $792,427
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hayes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New England Conservatory of Music ($61K). Together the top 6 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hayes Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $61,334 |
| First Parish of Westwood Westwood, MA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Havard University Memorial Church Cambridge, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Foundation Wellesley Hills, MA | Charitable Donation | $3,500 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation Burlington, VT | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Wallingford Presbyterian Chrurch Wallingford, PA | Charitable Donation | $500 |
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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 | $792,427 | $47,595 | $98,152 | $81,334 | 6 | $81,334 | $47,595 | $41,063 |
| 2023 | $828,442 | $342,512 | $23,282 | $20,000 | 9 | $20,000 | $45,327 | $33,651 |
| 2021 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hayes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hayes Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara L. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hayes Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith L. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel L. Hayes III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Hayes Family Foundation
How much does The Hayes Family Foundation give each year?
The Hayes Family Foundation gave $81K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 9 grants.
What is The Hayes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hayes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $13,556, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hayes Family Foundation give grants?
The Hayes Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Hayes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Hayes Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The Hayes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hayes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New England Conservatory of Music ($61,334), First Parish of Westwood ($10,000) and Havard University Memorial Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hayes Family Foundation?
The Hayes Family Foundation reported $792K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hayes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hayes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0669440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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