Organizations with an operating budget under $1 million
Organizations involved in publishing, radio, film or television
Organizations seeking support for tours, conferences, workshops or seminars
Organizations seeking support for advocacy or public policy research
Organizations seeking support for special events, tickets, tables or advertising for fundraising events
Organizations seeking seed money or support for start-up projects
Organizations seeking support for program-related investments (PRI)
Organizations’ local chapters (the Foundations typically fund initiatives at the national/headquarters level)
Organizations undergoing leadership transitions or with new leadership in place for less than one year
Organizations lacking demonstrable long-term impact on populations served
Individuals seeking support (a 501(c)(3) letter is required to receive funding)
In limited cases, the Foundations fund:
Endowment grants, provided the organization has an existing endowment with the Hearst Foundations and a track record of strong performance and consistent stewardship.
Organizations focusing on domestic abuse, substance abuse or child abuse
Food banks and food delivery
Faith-based organizations, provided that the services they offer are inclusive and fit within the Foundations’ guidelines
Please also note:
Declined organizations must wait one year from the date of their notice of decline before the Foundations will consider another request.
Grantee organizations must wait a minimum of three years from their grant award date before the Foundations will consider another request.
