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Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education

Preselected recipients only Anaheim, California · EIN 953197021

Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education is a private foundation in Anaheim, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $6,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$15,5003$223,459
2023$10,0002$236,504
2024$17,5003$244,401

How to apply

Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$11,000
Missouri1$6,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Board of Funeral Service Education (Abfse)
St Joseph, MO
Scholarship grant$6,500
Cypress College Foundation
Cypress, CA
Scholarship grant$5,500
St Catherines Academy
Anaheim, CA
Scholarship grant$5,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education give?

$17,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education?

Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Areias (Vice President), Jolena Grande (Director) and James Areias (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Hilgenfeld Foundation for Mortuary Education fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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