The Hearst Foundation
The Hearst Foundations (EIN 13-6161746) is a private philanthropic organization based in New York that funds work in culture, education, health and social services across the United States. The site includes funding priorities, a grant recipients database, applying & reporting instructions, and contact information for New York and San Francisco offices.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
U.S.-based nonprofits in arts, education, health, or social services with established programs and capacity to manage six-figure grants for operations, capital, or program support.
Good Fit
- • Work in arts & culture, education, health, or social services (matches many listed grants).
- • Ability to absorb and report on grants in the $100K–$250K range.
- • Organizational stability and track record for general operating or capital support.
- • Geographic relevance to a national funder with some New York concentration.
Geography
Grants in the latest year covered 29 states and giving is national in scope, with New York receiving a notable but not exclusive share (about 30% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent recipients each year (151 in 2022, 121 in 2023, 111 in 2024) across varied missions, indicating broad recipient diversity rather than a small closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong: the latest year shows high turnover with roughly 107 new grantees and the foundation publishes an online application portal and regional support contacts, making entry plausible for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
