Hoyt Foundation
New Castle, PA · EIN 25-6064468. Reported 152 grants totalling $4,998,929 to 88 organizations across tax years 2020-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Hoyt Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $1,600 and $28,000; the smallest was $100 and the largest $952,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County Economic Development Corp (forward Lawrence) | New Castle, PA | $952,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | $588,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Lawrence County Regional Chamber | New Castle, PA | $484,500 | 4 | 3 | 2022 |
| Western Pennsylvania Foundation for the Arts | Verona, PA | $405,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pa & Eastern Ohio | Sharon, PA | $351,000 | 8 | 4 | 2023 |
| New Wilmington Presbyterian Church | New Wilmington, PA | $205,400 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Lark Enterprises | New Castle, PA | $171,641 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Lawrence County Economic Development Corp | New Castle, PA | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Upmc Horizon Community Health Foundation | Farrell, PA | $137,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| New Castle Playhouse | New Castle, PA | $115,518 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| American Legion Charities Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lawrence County YMCA | New Castle, PA | $82,098 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| New Visions for Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | $80,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Highland Presbyterian Church | New Castle, PA | $66,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Holy Spirit Parish | New Castle, PA | $63,000 | 3 | 2 | 2023 |
| New Wilmington Edcom | New Wilmington, PA | $63,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Gussie M Walker Community Outreach Organization Inc | New Castle, PA | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| New Castle Public Library | New Castle, PA | $50,850 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cray Youth and Family Services | New Castle, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Riv-Ell | Ellwood City, PA | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ellwood City Community Enrichment | Ellwood City, PA | $32,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Human Services Center | New Castle, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Paul's Baptist Church | New Castle, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| All Aboard Ellwood (phase Ii) | Ellwood City, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Promise of Life Network | New Castle, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lawrence County (drug Treatment) | New Castle, PA | $24,263 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | $23,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Ecce | Ellwood City, PA | $22,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Maple Tree Cancer Alliance | New Castle, PA | $21,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Eastbrook Mission Barn | New Castle, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Ebenezer Church of God in Christ | New Castle, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church | New Castle, PA | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Lawrence County Young Guns | New Castle, PA | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | New Castle, PA | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Upmc Jameson Health Care Foundation | New Castle, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Borough of New Wilmington | New Wilmington, PA | $18,365 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St John the Baptist Church | New Castle, PA | $17,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Union Township Lions Club | Oakwood, PA | $17,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Riv-Ell-2233 | Ellwood City, PA | $16,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| New Visions for New Castle | New Castle, PA | $15,500 | 4 | 2 | 2023 |
| F D Campbell Memorial Library | Bessemer, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Neshannock Presbyterian Church | New Wilmington, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| New Castle Area School District | New Castle, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wilmington Area School District | New Wilmington, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| New Castle High School | New Castle, PA | $13,830 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Americans for the Competitive Enterprise Systems Inc | Erie, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lawrence County (drug Treatment Court) | New Castle, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Prevailing Word World Outreach Foundation | New Castle, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Westminister College | New Wilmington, PA | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 343 | New Castle, PA | $8,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Calvin Presbyterian Church (kids Quest) | Ellwood City, PA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kids Quest Inc | Bethlehem, PA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Adult Literacy Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | $6,283 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lawrence County Historical Society | New Castle, PA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Shop With a Cop | New Castle, PA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Shenango Presbyterian Seniorcare | New Wilmington, PA | $5,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Meals on Wheels of New Castle | New Castle, PA | $5,060 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Americans for the Competitive Ent Systems Inc | Erie, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lawrence County Government Center (veteran Track) | New Castle, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Make-a-Wish | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pa Business Week | Erie, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Foundation Boxing & Youth Center | New Castle, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| County of Lawrence | New Castle, PA | $4,505 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lawrence County (parentingtruancy) | New Castle, PA | $4,080 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| New Castle School of Trades (holland) | New Castle, PA | $3,462 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marine Corps League Detachment 788 | Carlisle, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Moraine Trails Councils | Butler, PA | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | $2,975 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Cathedral Foundation | New Castle, PA | $2,800 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arise Pennsylvania | New Castle, PA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Primary Health Network | New Castle, PA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | $2,199 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Live New Wilmington | New Wilmington, PA | $1,600 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce | Ellwood City, PA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts of America Council 500 Moraine Trails Council | Butler, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Evan's Monumental Gifts | Wampum, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity | New Castle, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | New Castle, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wasd Ourshop Store | Pottstown, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church | New Castle, PA | $750 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ellwood City Historical Society | Ellwood City, PA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lawrence County Art Contest | New Castle, PA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| David Dean Foundation | New Castle, PA | $350 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Castle Cross Country Bingo | New Castle, PA | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| New Wilmington Rotary Club | New Wilmington, PA | $200 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
33 of 88 (38%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 44%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- New Visions for New Castle
HOLIDAY PARADE & LIGHT UP NIGHT
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 38 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32 | $1,334,654 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 38 | $1,052,523 | $5,250 |
| 2022 | 46 | $1,103,964 | $7,250 |
| 2023 | 36 | $1,507,788 | $6,391 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 98% of this one's giving went to organizations in Pennsylvania. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Hoyt Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: P O Box 788, New Castle, PA, 16103. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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