The Heyday Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6956580 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$702K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $145,000 |
| Pen American Center Inc | New York, NY | General support | $104,000 |
| Meridian International Center | Washington, DC | General support | $90,000 |
| Studio Museum of Harlem | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| American Theatre Wing Inc | New York, NY | General support | $26,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons Inc | New York, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement Inc | Homestead, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| The 19Th News | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Hackley School | Tarrytown, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| March on Washington Film Festival | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| New York City Center Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| University of the People | Pasadena, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Creative Time | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Theatre for a New Audience Inc | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| The Economic Club of Washington DC | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Gill Foundation | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Theater Center Foundation | Mount Vernon, WA | General support | $2,500 |
| Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Theatre Workshop Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,750 |
| Printed Matter Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| St Ann's Warehouse Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Academy of American Poets Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Tent Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Poets House | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| O Miami Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| The University of Florida Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Civilians | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $500 |
| World Poetry Books | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| AIDS Walk New York | New York, NY | General support | $300 |
| Silver Shield Association Education Fund Inc | Greenwich, CT | General support | $250 |
| Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Co #1 Inc | Cos Cob, CT | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $702,500 | 44 |
| 2023 | $819,400 | 48 |
| 2022 | $570,300 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622099349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6956580
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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