William Z Hayes Foundation
William Z Hayes Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $656K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $85K.
William Z Hayes Foundation at a glance
In short: William Z Hayes Foundation gave $31K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $31,000
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,750
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,150
- Total assets
- $655,889
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who William Z Hayes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Baptist Church ($13K). Together the top 4 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Z Hayes Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $33K (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Dallas, TX | Support for Missions | $12,600 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Support Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| International Missions Board Richmond, VA | Support Foreign Missions | $6,300 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX | Assisting Handicapped | $2,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $655,889 | $94,747 | $46,725 | $31,000 | 4 | $36,501 | $85,397 | $37,832 |
| 2025 | $629,327 | $59,241 | $42,455 | $28,000 | 4 | $33,238 | $49,736 | $35,996 |
| 2024 | $611,573 | $26,175 | $40,823 | $28,000 | 4 | $32,790 | $16,266 | $32,772 |
| 2023 | $626,935 | $-11,110 | $48,496 | $33,000 | 4 | $37,629 | $5,277 | $33,423 |
| 2022 | $687,091 | $138,493 | $42,170 | $28,000 | 4 | $33,241 | $128,931 | $37,774 |
| 2021 | $599,978 | $43,197 | $34,333 | $21,000 | 6 | — | $35,801 | $32,290 |
| 2020 | $581,401 | $53,429 | $39,339 | $28,000 | 6 | — | $48,535 | $30,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Z Hayes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Z Hayes Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$12K (2022) → $13K (2026)
John Scovell
Co-Fiduciary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherryn Cates
Co-Fiduciary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William Z Hayes Foundation
How much does William Z Hayes Foundation give each year?
William Z Hayes Foundation gave $31K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $28K across 4 grants.
What is William Z Hayes Foundation's typical grant size?
William Z Hayes Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $8,150, and its average grant was $7,750, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Z Hayes Foundation give grants?
William Z Hayes Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does William Z Hayes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on William Z Hayes Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is William Z Hayes Foundation?
William Z Hayes Foundation reported $656K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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 is William Z Hayes Foundation's EIN?
William Z Hayes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6245477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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