The Edward E Hills Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Edward E Hills Fund is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $428,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$428,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,500 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,716 | 20 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $133,500 | 29 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $428,000 | 18 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Edward E Hills Fund 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.
What The Edward E Hills Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $379,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Medical Center | To contribuite to the world by educating students for lives of leadership and purposeful contribuition; advancing fundamental knowledge and cultivating creativity; and accelerating solutions and amplifying their impact. | $300,000 |
| The Maven Project | To address the social, racial and economic inequities in healthcare by connecting frontline safety net clinic providers with expert physician volunteers for medical advice, mentorship and education | $35,000 |
| Individual | To provide free surgical care and improve surgical delivery systems in west and centeral africa. | $12,000 |
| Hoover Institution - Stanford Unive | Education to promote the principle of individual and economic freedom. | $10,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Inc | To transport domestic and endangered animals at risk. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide a permanent safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals. | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To support america's first responders with specially adapted smart homes for those with catastrophic injuries. | $10,000 |
| Woodside - Portola Valley Fire Fdn | Fire safety | $7,000 |
| Individual | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | To alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | $5,000 |
| Irondog K9 International Inc | To empower law enforcement k9 teams to master today's crime safely, to provide for their needs in key areas of integrated team training, k9 medical and trauma care. | $5,000 |
| San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center | To improve the lives of cats and dogs ( and the people who love them) in san francisco and throughout california. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To provide chimpanzees with a wonderfull life at sanctuary. | $5,000 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | Restoring critical habitat to save chimpanzees from extinction; improving health for women and education for girls. | $2,500 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | Working together to save rhinos from extinction. | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | To preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. | $2,000 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | To provide healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless. | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ingrid von Mangoldt Hills
- Dorothy Frances Browning
Questions people ask
Does The Edward E Hills Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Edward E Hills Fund give?
$428,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Edward E Hills Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Ingrid von Mangoldt Hills (President) and Dorothy Frances Browning (Scrty/Trsurer).
What does The Edward E Hills Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.