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Private foundation · EIN 22-6748476

The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $2.9M in grants and contributions paid across 27 grants, with $188K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Pioneer Works, Center for Consciousness Medicine and American Civil Liberties Union.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Pioneer WorksBrooklyn, NYGeneral$560,000
Center for Consciousness MedicineWoodside, CAGeneral$317,000
American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYGeneral$250,000
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral$225,000
Panorama GlobalSeattle, WAGeneral$173,000
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYGeneral$150,000
BrainfuturesLutherville, MDGeneral$125,000
The 1440 Foundation SaratogaSaratoga, CAGeneral$120,000
Friends of the Musee Des ArtsNew York, NYGeneral$110,000
Hopewell FundWashington Dc, DCGeneral$100,000
Psychedelic Science FundersSan Francisco, CAGeneral$100,000
Apollo Pact IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral$99,999
The Friends of Mcgill Advisors IncNew York, NYGeneral$66,666
Fireside ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral$50,000
Trustees of Phillips Academy AndoverAndover, MAGeneral$50,000
Amazon FrontlinesSan Francisco, CAGeneral$50,000
Myriad USA IncNew York, NYGeneral$50,000
Healing Advocacy FundDenver, COGeneral$50,000
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NYGeneral$50,000
Subtle Energy CollectiveMiami, FLGeneral$47,368
Lycee FrancaisNew York, NYGeneral$44,444
Meaningful Relations ConsultingPalm City, FLGeneral$30,000
Goodwood Road Racing CompanyNaGeneral$28,325
Children in ConflictNew York, NYGeneral$25,000
Nest IncNew York, NYGeneral$10,000

The 25 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $2,896,802 in grants and contributions paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Pioneer Works (NY), $560K, Center for Consciousness Medicine (CA), $317K, American Civil Liberties Union (NY), $250K, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), $225K and Panorama Global (WA), $173K.