The Ellie & Les Hayt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPeoria, Arizona · EIN 02-0760235 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$878K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$148K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Border Collie Brain | Houston, TX | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Season for Sharing | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $50,000 |
| Durango Food Bank | Durango, CO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $40,000 |
| Gompers Habilitation Center | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| One Step Beyond | Peoria, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Circle the City | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sojourner Center | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| A New Leaf | Mesa, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gabriel's Angels | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Mckenna Youth Foundation | Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Motorcycle Relief Project | Fountain, CO | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Annie's Orphans | Durango, CO | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bmw Moa Foundation | Greer, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flights for Life | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Packages From Home | Glendale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rosie's House | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sun Sounds of Arizona | Tempe, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $77,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349101527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0760235
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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