The Haynes Charitable Foundation
The Haynes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salinas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $16K.
The Haynes Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Haynes Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $251K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,005,500
- +2089.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- -73.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $251,375
- +8111.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Haynes Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Foundation for Monterey ($1.0M). Together the top 4 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Haynes Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1677% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $1.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Monterey Monterey, CA | Charity | $1,000,000 |
| Hartnell College Foundation Salinas, CA | Charity | $2,500 |
| American Culinary Foundation Carmel, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Salinas, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,251 | $1,023,030 | $1,005,500 | 4 | $1,005,500 | $16,069 | $6,627 |
| 2022 | $1,006,935 | $12,025 | $69,990 | $45,918 | 15 | $45,918 | $4,483 | $53,734 |
| 2021 | $1,065,353 | $117,751 | $106,991 | $82,650 | 18 | $82,650 | $91,961 | $62,789 |
| 2020 | $1,054,322 | $41,320 | $78,625 | $56,592 | 16 | — | $17,957 | $56,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haynes Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Haynes Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Haynes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Haynes
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Haynes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Herforth
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Haynes Charitable Foundation
How much does The Haynes Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Haynes Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $46K across 15 grants.
What is The Haynes Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Haynes Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,250, and its average grant was $251,375, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Haynes Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Haynes Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salinas, CA (2 grants).
Does The Haynes Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Haynes Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
How much is The Haynes Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Haynes Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Haynes Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Haynes Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2285388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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