The Hayes Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 26-6155281 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$500K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
30% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc | Concord, NC | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Bethel Colony of Mercy Inc | Lenoir, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Center for Christianity and Scholarship | Durham, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Christian Recovery Center Inc | Shallotte, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Concord School Bible Teaching Association | Concord, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Open Door House | Harrisburg, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Proverbs 226 | Waxhaw, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Brookstone Schools of Mecklenburg County | Charlotte, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Carolina Christian Study Center Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Charlotte, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Cross the Divide | Poulsbo, WA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Freedom Farm Ministries Inc | Boone, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Life Choices Rowan | Salisbury, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Restorative Transitions Inc | Durham, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army - Concord | Concord, NC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wallbuilder Presentations | Aledo, TX | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Crossnore, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Forgiven Ministry Inc | Taylorsville, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Glow Mission | Kannapolis, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Center for Healthy Veterans | Altavista, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons | Palatine, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Handlebars of Hope Inc | Emporia, KS | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jaars (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service) | Waxhaw, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Leadership International Inc | Brentwood, TN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Open Hands of Davidson County Inc | Lexington, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Young Life Ministries | Harlan, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $500,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $407,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102477
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6155281
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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