Hillsborough Garden Club Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hillsborough Garden Club Trust is a private foundation in Burlingame, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $27,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$491,943
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,545 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,790 | 16 | $436,699 |
| 2024 | $20,545 | 13 | $469,897 |
| 2025 | $54,500 | 13 | $491,943 |
How to apply
Hillsborough Garden Club Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hillsborough Garden Club Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $53,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Garden Club | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $27,500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $16,000 |
| Friends of Filoli | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $5,500 |
| Pollinator Partnership | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $1,500 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $1,100 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Associataion | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $1,000 |
| Californai Native Plant Society | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $500 |
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $500 |
| Curiodessy | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $200 |
| Hillsborough Beautification Foundation | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $200 |
| San Mateo County Parks Foundation | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $200 |
| Save the Bay | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $200 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservatory | Conservation and/or horticulture education and/or research services | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Runa Magowan
- Megan Dioli
- Katie Schmidt
- Kelly Scandalios
- Sheila McWilliams
- Ann Girard
- Jenny Budge
- Katie Parsons
- Donna Abramson
Questions people ask
Does Hillsborough Garden Club Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hillsborough Garden Club Trust give?
$54,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Hillsborough Garden Club Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Runa Magowan (President), Megan Dioli (Corresponding Secretary), Katie Schmidt (Recording Secretary) and Kelly Scandalios (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Hillsborough Garden Club Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.