Private foundation · New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation

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Typical grant size
$100K – $100K – $150K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
501
Repeat grantees
54
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSee the Fdns website Hearstfdn.org
ContactSee the Fdn's website Hearstfdnorg
MaterialsApplications are available on the Fdns website Hearstfdn.org
RestrictionsSee the Fdns website Hearstfdn.org

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Donna Kalajian Lagani
VP Eastern Director
$146K
Mary Fisher
Treasurer Controller
$65K
Frank J Bennack Jr
Vice President Director
John G Conomikes
Vice President Director
David J Barrett
Vice President Director
Anissa B Balson
Vice President Director
Mark F Miller
Vice President Director
James M Asher
VP, Secretary Director
Catherine a Bostron
Assistant Secretary
Eve B Burton
Assistant Secretary
Virginia H Randt
President Director
Lisa H Hagerman
Vice President Director
George R Hearst III
Vice President Director
Steven R Swartz
Vice President Director
Mitchell I Scherzer
Vice President Assist. Treas.
Gilbert C Maurerdeceased 2025
Vice President Director

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
730
Total grants awarded
$101.8M
Total amount
$139K
Average grant
$2.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$17.0M
111 grants
2023
$17.6M
121 grants
2022
$19.0M
151 grants
2021
$16.2M
142 grants
2020
$32.1M
205 grants

Top recipients

1 grant · NY · ✓ Exact match
$2.0M
Save the Chidren
3 grants · CT
$1.2M
4 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$900K
2 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$750K
3 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$750K
1 grant · CA · ✓ Exact match
$750K
1 grant · CA · ≈ likely match
$750K
3 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$700K
2 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$550K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Save the Children Federation
To provide support for Early learning in Rural Areas
CT · TY 2024
$500K
Children's Museum of Manhattan
To support the restoration renovation of a landmark bldg to become the museums new home
NY · TY 2024
$500K
New Museum
To provide support for the capital expansion of the museum and service capacity
NY · TY 2024
$350K
Center for Disability Services Inc
To support the Center Health Care clinic for patients with intellectual and development disabilities
NY · TY 2024
$300K
Ny Pubic Library
To support the new Center for Educators Schools
NY · TY 2024
$250K
Hunter College Foundation
To support the Nursing Program
NY · TY 2024
$250K
The Carnegie Hall Corporation
To support music education
NY · TY 2024
$250K
Crohns & Colitis Foundation
To support early career researchers in inflammatory bowel disease
NY · TY 2024
$250K
National Park Foundation
To support environmental education programs
DC · TY 2024
$250K
Family Gateway
To support the Shelter and Overflow Hotel program for families with children facing homelessness
TX · TY 2024
$200K
New World Symphony
To support the New World Symphony Fellowship Program
FL · TY 2024
$200K
New York City Center
To support arts education and community engagement programs
NY · TY 2024
$200K
Shasta Cascade Health Centers
To provide general operating support
CA · TY 2024
$200K
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
To support the College Arts Access Program for high school students
IL · TY 2024
$200K
University Hospitals Health System
To support the creation of a new Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center
OH · TY 2024
$200K
Exceptional Minds
To support general operations
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Haven for Hope of Bexar County
To support general operations
TX · TY 2024
$200K
University of Houston
To support the College of Educations Reimagining Education capital campaign
TX · TY 2024
$200K
Kitchens for Good
To support general operations
CA · TY 2024
$200K
University of Missouri Columbia
To support the creation of a multiplatform One Newsroom in the School of Journalism
MO · TY 2024
$200K
Oklahoma State University
To support the Bachelor of Science Nursing program
OK · TY 2024
$200K
White Plains Hospital Medical Center
To support the Patient Navigation Program for Cancer Treatment
NY · TY 2024
$200K
Harvesters - the Community Food Network
To support general operations
MO · TY 2024
$200K
New York Foundation for the Arts Inc
To support general operations
NY · TY 2024
$200K
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare
To support a capital campaign for the renovation of the Medical Education Center
TX · TY 2024
$175K
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
To support education programs
MO · TY 2024
$175K
Covenant House New Orleans
To provide homeless youth with wraparound services to assist in transition to independent living
LA · TY 2024
$175K
My Sister's Place
To expand mental health services for survivors of domestic violence
NY · TY 2024
$150K
Fountain House
To support individuals living with Serious Mental Illness
NY · TY 2024
$150K
University of Maryland Medical System Fdn
To support the Professionals Ready for Opportunities in Healthcare Services program
MD · TY 2024
$150K
Youth Villages
To support the LifeSet program for youth transitioning out of foster care
TN · TY 2024
$150K
Lutheran Family Services
To support behavioral health services for adults and children
NE · TY 2024
$150K
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
To support general operations
NV · TY 2024
$150K
The Trust for Public Land
To support the Community Schoolyards Initiative
NY · TY 2024
$150K
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
To support the purchase of food for the Food Bank and Family Services program
CA · TY 2024
$150K
San Antonio Sports
To support expansion of i play afterschool program
TX · TY 2024
$150K
Autry Museum of the American West
To support expansion of the Autry After Hours program
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Facing History & Ourselves Inc
To support the Next generation Civics Initiative
MA · TY 2024
$150K
Brooklyn Museum
To support general operations
NY · TY 2024
$150K
Omaha Performing Arts
To support education and community engagement programs
NE · TY 2024
$150K
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
To support arts education and community engagement programs
MO · TY 2024
$150K
University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc
To support the School Mental Health Program
MD · TY 2024
$150K
Liberty Science Center
To expand the STEM education program for high school students
NJ · TY 2024
$150K
The Trust for the National Mall
To support the Education Exhibit in the new Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
DC · TY 2024
$150K
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
To support community arts through the Open Door program
MO · TY 2024
$150K
Cristo Rey Network
To support professional development programs to retain the academic leaders and teaching faculty
IL · TY 2024
$150K
University of Louisville Foundation Inc
To provide scholarships in Nursing
KY · TY 2024
$150K
Pine Street Inn
To support expansion of Supportive Housing program
MA · TY 2024
$150K
The Huntington Lib Art Museum & Botanical Gardens
To support education programs
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Kaufman Music Center
To support free and low cost arts education programs
NY · TY 2024
$150K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.