Hoyt Foundation
The May Emma Hoyt Foundation (Hoyt Foundation) is a private foundation serving Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, focused on improving quality of life, health, employment, and education. The foundation's official site lists board members, contact details, a grant information page, and scholarship information for local students. Contact details include a New Castle, PA mailing address and phone number.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local nonprofits, community organizations, or students based in Lawrence County, PA working in education, scholarships, community development, health, or human services.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence and operations in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
- • Requests for student scholarships or participation in the foundation's scholarship process.
- • Small to mid-sized general support requests tied to local programs or capital projects.
- • Demonstrated local impact and connections with county institutions or community groups.
- • Willingness to use the foundation's specified application route (mail/phone/contact).
Geography
Giving is geographically narrow: nearly all dollars are distributed within Pennsylvania with an explicit focus on Lawrence County and a New Castle mailing address.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient base with 161 grants to 157 distinct recipients, including many scholarships and a mix of community, education, and human services organizations.
New Applicants
Over three years the foundation funded many new recipients (71 in the latest year) and publishes scholarship application instructions and contact details, but major discretionary awards appear concentrated (one recipient received ~52% of dollars in 2023), so new entrants are plausible for scholarships and smaller grants while access to large awards may be more relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
