The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations and institutions working in the fields of education, health, culture and social services. Our goal is to ensure that people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives.
The Hearst Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1945 by publisher/philanthropist William Randolph Hearst. In 1948, Mr. Hearst established the California Charities Foundation, renamed the William Randolph Hearst Foundation in 1951. The charitable goals of the Foundations reflect the philanthropic interests of William Randolph Hearst in the fields of Education, Health, Culture and Social Service. Both Foundations are national private philanthropies operating independently from The Hearst Corporation.
The two Foundations are managed as one entity, sharing the same funding guidelines, leadership, and staff. Staff based in the headquarters in New York City review all proposals from organizations located east of the Mississippi River, and staff in the San Francisco office review requests from organizations west of the Mississippi.
The Hearst Foundations have combined assets of more than $1 billion. In 2007, the Foundations awarded 278 grants totaling nearly $43 million. Since 1975, the Foundations have approved $725 million in grants.
In addition, the Foundation administers two operating programs, the United States Senate Youth Program and the Hearst Journalism Awards program.
United States Senate Youth Program |
Hearst Journalism Awards Program |
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