Hayswood Foundation Grant

The Hayswood Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations in northeastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio, focusing on mental and physical health and education. Since 1985, it has awarded approximately $7.75 million to various projects. Organizations must be IRS-recognized and demonstrate that funds will benefit local citizens. While capital projects are eligible, grants are not for political or individual benefit. Matching funds are required, with the Foundation providing $1 for every $2 raised.

We work to fulfill this mission by providing grants to local non-profit organizations, to assist them in offering programs and services involving mental and physical health, and education. This mission is further fulfilled by administering scholarship programs that help local students realize their dreams of a quality higher education, and become productive members of their future communities.These grants are made for 1-year terms, and may or may not be subject to matching provisions.
Grant Program
The Foundation's current grant program has been in existence since 1985. It serves non-profit organizations located or operating in the northeastern Kentucky counties of Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson, and the southeastern Ohio counties of Adams and Brown. Projects submitted for funding consideration must promote mental or physical health, or education. Since its inception, the grant program has awarded approximately $7.75 million for projects both large and small.

Eligibility

Organizations must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as able to receive income tax deductible contributions from individuals. Applicants must provide a copy of their IRS determination letter to support their status.Organizations must either be located in the Foundation's geographical service area (Adams and Brown Counties in Ohio; Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties in Kentucky), or provide proof that all funds received will be used for the benefit of citizens of any part of this area.Capital projects are eligible.Matching FundThe grant must be distributed on a matching basis, with the Foundation providing $1 for every $2 raised by the grantee.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be made for programs involving political indoctrination or action, or which predominately involve social or religious indoctrination or action. Grants are not made to or for the benefit of individuals, but only to recognized tax-exempt organizations. No portion of any grant may directly benefit any officer, director, or member of any recipient organization, except in a manner that would indiscriminately benefit other members of the class to be served. Grants will not be made for the purpose of funding endowment funds.Donations not considered "qualifying" include: Donations that carry a restriction on their use, unless restricted for the purpose stated in the grant  application. Donations that are encumbered by a mortgage, pledge, or other encumbrance. Donations received from local, state, or federal governments or quasi-governmental entities. In-kind donations, except for those that fall into one of the acceptable categories, above. The value of services provided to the grantee. Donations received in exchange for an equal value of goods or services.