The Hayden Harman Foundation prioritizes community-level human services and public spaces, with a strong emphasis on supporting local childcare and neighborhood parks in the Hudson Valley/NY area alongside occasional support for broader child-focused causes. Most grants are general operating or program support, and the foundation tends to make multi-year or repeat investments in a few trusted local organizations.
The Hayden Harman Foundation Ltd’s recent giving is defined by sustained support for North East Community Center in Millerton: first for child care center operations and then for ongoing operations, including the largest recent grant at $104,346 in 2025. That pattern sits alongside repeated support for parks and neighborhood public spaces, with grants to Central Park Conservancy, Madison Square Park, and Millerton Community Park. The foundation also makes select grants tied to emergency response and local safety needs, such as funeral expenses for a firefighter and thermal-drone security equipment. Across the record on file, the foundation’s grants are typically modest to mid-sized rather than large one-off awards, and many are written as general operating support. Several recipients appear more than once, which points to a relationship-based approach with organizations that serve children, community spaces, and public-serving institutions. The portfolio also includes a small number of child-focused or community-support grants outside that core pattern, including UNICEF USA and Hudson Valley charitable infrastructure. The overall picture is of a funder backing place-based organizations that deliver direct services or maintain shared civic spaces.
Child care is one of the clearest themes in the recent record. The foundation gave $99,894 in 2024 to North East Community Center for child care center support, and followed with a larger $104,346 grant in 2025 for the organization’s ongoing operations. Public-space stewardship is another visible line of giving. Central Park Conservancy received $40,267 in 2025 for ongoing operations and $20,142 in 2024 for staff facilities restoration for the All campaign, while Madison Square Park received $24,134 in 2025 for ongoing operations and $10,071 in 2024 for lawn care. The foundation also supports civic infrastructure and local public-safety related needs. Flatiron Partnership received $10,000 in 2024 for a pedestrian count system, and Millerton Fire Company received $15,830 in 2024 for funeral expenses for a firefighter. Smaller grants also reached local historical and community organizations tied to the same geographic network.
Typical grant size falls around the low five figures: p25 is $8,750, median is $10,524, and p75 is $24,350. The record shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially North East Community Center, Central Park Conservancy, Madison Square Park, and Millerton-area institutions. Most awards are written as general operating support, with occasional project, equipment, or contingency grants. The foundation funds individuals and does not make program-related investments. The pattern suggests a relationship-driven grantmaker rather than one using an open application model.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $24K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Concentrated, relatively small-grant portfolio: a majority of dollars go to a single recurring grantee (North East Community Center), with the remainder split among a handful of local institutions and one national child-focused organization; grants are primarily unrestricted or general operating support.
Notable grantees: North East Community Center, UNICEF USA, Central Park Conservancy, Millerton Community Park, The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley
Giving is heavily concentrated in New York, with 86% of grants to recipients in the HQ state and New York as the top state by grant count. Millerton appears repeatedly through North East Community Center, Millerton Community Park, Millerton Fire Company, Sunday in the Country Food Drive, and Millerton Youth Baseball League. New York City is another major node, with grants to Central Park Conservancy, Madison Square Park, Flatiron Partnership, Fdny Foundation, and NYC Police Foundation. Outside New York, the only recent recipient cities in the list are North Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; and Falls Church, Virginia.
The recent record centers on child care, parks and public spaces, and local community institutions. Grants include support for a child care center, ongoing operations for park conservancies, a community park, a historical society, and public-safety related organizations such as fire and police foundations.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is fairly tight: p25 is $8,750, median is $10,524, and p75 is $24,350. That places most grants in the low five-figure range, with some larger operating grants and many smaller community awards.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including North East Community Center, Central Park Conservancy, Madison Square Park, and North East Historical Society. The pattern includes both renewed operating support and follow-on support for specific projects or facilities.
New York is the top state by grant count, and 86% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Within that, Millerton and New York City show up repeatedly in the recent grants list.
Most awards are for general operating support. The record also includes program support and a smaller number of designated grants, such as child care center support, staff facilities restoration, lawn care, pedestrian-count technology, emergency security equipment, and funeral expenses for a firefighter.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTER | MILLERTON, NY | $58,423 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE EARLY ED PROGRAM. |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $14,159 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO RESTORATION OF THE DIANA ROSS PLAYGROUND. |
| MADISON SQUARE PARK | NEW YORK, NY | $8,942 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF NEW SNOW EQUIPMENT. |
| NORTH EAST MILLERTON LIBRARY | MILLERTON, NY | $5,800 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE INTERIOR OF THE PAIN LIBRARY ANNEX. |
| NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MILLERTON, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| HVRHS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CLUB | FALLS VILLAGE, CT | $1,000 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO RELATED TO FUNDING OF AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP. |
| FRIENDS OF ROCKPORT ATHLETICS | ROCKPORT, MA | $1,000 | 2026 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO REMEMBERING PAUL FEARS JR. |
| NORTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTER | MILLERTON, NY | $104,346 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $40,267 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MILLERTON COMMUNITY PARK | MILLERTON, NY | $30,027 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MADISON SQUARE PARK | NEW YORK, NY | $24,134 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DISABLE VETERANS - BEIT HALOCHEM | NEW YORK, NY | $17,853 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| THE RABBIT HOLE | NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,135 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| SAVE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $2,500 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY FOOD DRIVE | MILLERTON, NY | $1,500 | 2025 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| NORTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTER | MILLERTON, NY | $99,894 | 2024 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF CHILD CARE CENTER |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $20,142 | 2024 | STAFF FACILITIES RESTORATION FOR ALL CAMPAIGN |
| MILLERTON FIRE COMPANY | MILLERTON, NY | $15,830 | 2024 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR FIREFIGHTER |
| ONE ISRAEL FUND LTD | CEDARHURST, NY | $10,853 | 2024 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY SECURITY - THERMAL DRONE. |
| NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MILLERTON, NY | $10,079 | 2024 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MADISON SQUARE PARK | NEW YORK, NY | $10,071 | 2024 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF LAWN CARE. |
| FLATIRON PARTNERSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF PEDESTRIAN COUNT SYSTEM |
| UNISEF USA | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE HUDSON VALLEY | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $30,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| NORTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTER | MILLERTON, NY | $25,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSEVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $20,237 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MADISON SQUARE PARK | NEW YORK, NY | $20,237 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| FDNY FOUNDATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,196 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| NYC POLICE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,196 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| FLATIRON 23RD STREET PARTNERSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NORTH EAST, PA | $5,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MADISON SQUARE CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MILLERTON YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE | MILLERTON, NY | $1,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| MAKE A WISH HUDSON VALLEY | TARRYTOWN, NY | $1,000 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
| CAPITAL CARING (MARK MCCONN MEMORIAL) | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $250 | 2023 | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS. |
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE EARLY ED PROGRAM.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO RESTORATION OF THE DIANA ROSS PLAYGROUND.
MADISON SQUARE PARK
$8,942GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF NEW SNOW EQUIPMENT.
NORTH EAST MILLERTON LIBRARY
$5,800GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE INTERIOR OF THE PAIN LIBRARY ANNEX.
NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$2,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
HVRHS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CLUB
$1,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO RELATED TO FUNDING OF AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP.
FRIENDS OF ROCKPORT ATHLETICS
$1,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS RELATED TO REMEMBERING PAUL FEARS JR.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
MILLERTON COMMUNITY PARK
$30,027GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
MADISON SQUARE PARK
$24,134GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
THE RABBIT HOLE
$10,135GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY FOOD DRIVE
$1,500GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
MILLERTON FIRE COMPANY
$15,830GRANT IN SUPPORT OF FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR FIREFIGHTER
NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$10,079GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
MADISON SQUARE PARK
$10,071GRANT IN SUPPORT OF LAWN CARE.
FLATIRON PARTNERSHIP
$10,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF PEDESTRIAN COUNT SYSTEM
UNISEF USA
$50,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
FLATIRON 23RD STREET PARTNERSHIP
$10,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
NORTH EAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$5,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
MADISON SQUARE CONSERVANCY
$3,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
MILLERTON YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE
$1,000GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.
CAPITAL CARING (MARK MCCONN MEMORIAL)
$250GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONGOING OPERATIONS.