The Hayner Foundation
Overview
Mission
To support a variety of religious, charitable and educational purposes, primarily in Allen County, Indiana, with an emphasis on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Religion
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the foundation has a focus on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning.
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the foundation primarily supports organizations in Allen County, Indiana.
Grant Guidelines
The Hayner Foundation was created to support religious, charitable and educational purposes,with an emphasis on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests from the following organizations:
- Institutions of higher learning for scholarships, scientific research, and equipment for scientific research
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 to $25,000
Average number of grants per year: 15
Average total giving per year: $125,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated within 3 months for applications received by the May 1 deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Hayner Foundation was established in 1966 by John L. Hayner and Mary Inez Hayner. The Hayners were longtime residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
John L. Hayner was born on November 3, 1904. He graduated from Cornell University in 1929 with a degree in Civil Engineering, and he was President of Fort Wayne Structural Steel Company for many years. He died on September 5, 1974. His wife, Mary Inez Hayner, died in 1982.
Mission
To support a variety of religious, charitable and educational purposes, primarily in Allen County, Indiana, with an emphasis on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Religion
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the foundation has a focus on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning.
States served
Indiana
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the foundation primarily supports organizations in Allen County, Indiana.
The Hayner Foundation was created to support religious, charitable and educational purposes,with an emphasis on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests from the following organizations:
- Institutions of higher learning for scholarships, scientific research, and equipment for scientific research
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 to $25,000
Average number of grants per year: 15
Average total giving per year: $125,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated within 3 months for applications received by the May 1 deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Hayner Foundation was established in 1966 by John L. Hayner and Mary Inez Hayner. The Hayners were longtime residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
John L. Hayner was born on November 3, 1904. He graduated from Cornell University in 1929 with a degree in Civil Engineering, and he was President of Fort Wayne Structural Steel Company for many years. He died on September 5, 1974. His wife, Mary Inez Hayner, died in 1982.
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