Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation Grants
Marlene And Spencer Hays Foundation
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- The LOI is required of all applicants, including those that have previously received a Hays Foundation grant.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Grants will not be made for political purposes; or to support endowment campaigns; or to organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual of religious preference, age or gender; or to religious organizations for religious purposes.
Overview
The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation Grants support tax-exempt organizations working to enhance lives through arts, healthcare, education, and youth programs. The foundation requires a Letter of Intent (LOI) from all applicants, emphasizing its mission to select grant recipients who align with its values. Grants are not available for political purposes, endowment campaigns, or organizations that discriminate based on race, gender, or religion. This framework ensures a focused impact on community betterment.
The trustees of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation have developed an evaluation process designed to help the Foundation make wise decisions in selecting grant recipients. Our guiding principle is the Mission Statement of the Foundation and each grant request is measured for its compliance with our mission.
The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation was established to support efforts to improve peoples’ lives through the arts; research and innovations in health care; education and programs to help at-risk youth; and to promote enhanced economic achievement by encouraging discipline, ambition and commitment to goals and principles.
Eligibility
Only qualifying tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organizations are eligible to apply for grants that meet the Mission Statement of the Hays Foundation.The LOI is required of all applicants, including those that have previously received a Hays Foundation grant.
Ineligibility
Grants will not be made for political purposes; or to support endowment campaigns; or to organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual of religious preference, age or gender; or to religious organizations for religious purposes.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Healthcare
- Education
- Youth programs
- Nonprofits
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