Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY SUPPORT THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN MASSACHUSETTS OR BENEFIT MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://jasonhayesfoundation.org/grant-program/)._
  • To ensure our grants will, in-the-end, provide support for children and young adults who experienced early childhood trauma we base our decisions on the follow criteria
  • Implementation of the organization, program, or camp’s mission
  • Grants are only awarded to those who

Overview

The Jason Hayes Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in loving memory of our son, brother, and cousin, Jason.

Our Grant Program

Through our grant program, we support like-minded organizations that provide training, outreach, and education to parents, educators, and other professionals who work with and provide support for children and young adults who have suffered from early childhood trauma and abuse. Grants are focused on organizations who provide direct services to children who are or have been in the foster care system.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • To ensure our grants will, in-the-end, provide support for children and young adults who experienced early childhood trauma we base our decisions on the follow criteria:
  • implementation of the organization, program, or camp’s mission
  • AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY SUPPORT THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN MASSACHUSETTS OR BENEFIT MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS.
  • Grants are only awarded to those who:
  • advocate for the support of children/young adults who are victims of early childhood trauma and abuse
  • provide direct services to children who are or have been in the foster care system
  • provide direct services to young adults who are aging out of the foster care system

What The Jason Hayes Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
33
Total given
$109K
Median grant
$3,425
Range
$230–$8,485
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 98%, New Hampshire 2%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Andover, MA; Peabody, MA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • YMCA · Peabody, MA

    Camp scholarships for youth

    $8,485

  • Literations · Boston, MA

    Support reading assistance for youth

    $5,000

  • Home for Little Wanderers · Boston, MA

    Support training for foster parents

    $5,000

  • Silver Lining Mentoring · Waltham, MA

    Support mrntoring for youth

    $5,000

  • Boston CASA · Boston, MA

    Support for foster children

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Child welfare
  • Foster parents
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Youth programs

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