Thomas F & Cm Hastings Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives across various sectors. Its mission emphasizes community service, with a particular focus on religious organizations, human services, youth development, and community engagement. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including churches, healthcare institutions, and local charities, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the well-being of communities. While it primarily operates in Kentucky, it also supports initiatives in other states, demonstrating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized community nonprofits, local churches, or service organizations seeking modest, project-level support (typically up to a few thousand dollars) with a clear local or regional connection.
Good Fit
- • Request is for a modest, project-specific amount (several hundred to a few thousand dollars).
- • Organization is a local church, youth program, community service group, or human-services nonprofit.
- • Applicant can demonstrate a Kentucky or nearby-state connection, or a specific alignment with previously funded beneficiaries.
- • Applicant can make a concise written case via mail or phone and is comfortable with rolling submission.
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (three in 2024 and more in 2022) but are regionally concentrated rather than national, with heavy shares tied to Kentucky and specific out-of-state recipients.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients in 2022 (19) and five in 2024 with three recurring grantees across years, indicating a moderately diverse recipient set rather than a single-beneficiary vehicle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows two new recipients in the latest year and a public letter/phone contact route, which supports realistic access for unfamiliar applicants, though the foundation remains small and somewhat selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
