The William E Hixson Foundation
Accepts applications
The William E Hixson Foundation is a private foundation in Folsom, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $228,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $26,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$228,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$26,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $260,130 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $245,000 | 9 | $5.9 million |
| 2023 | $260,130 | 10 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $228,000 | 8 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lauren Hinds 9580 Oak Ave Pkwy Ste 7 128, Folsom, CA 95630 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 761-1082, wehfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The william e hixson foundation wants to inspire learning by supporting organizations that think about the big picture and then know how to take steps no matter how small toward those goals. There are currently 3 specific areas in which we hope to inspire learning across the belt of California from the san francisco bay area to reno, Nevada: 1) making math approachable, 2) opening mindsets through travel and outdoor exploration, 3) creating opportunities for professional growth outside of a 4-YEAR degree. |
| Restrictions | See online information at www.wehfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William E Hixson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $110,000 |
| New York | 2 | $90,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Education | Expand coaching capacity in mathematics education for K-12 public schools and resources | $50,000 |
| Afs | 5 scholarships - strengthen the ongoing faces of america relationship with dean's future scholars in reno and explore the expansion of this program to sacramento | $40,000 |
| Enterprise for Youth | Support alumni career pathways project to ensure talented, motivated young adults have the tools, mentorship, and access they need to build fulfilling, economically secure lives | $35,000 |
| Youth for Understanding | 3 scholarships - promote intercultural understanding, respect, and responsibility through exchanges with different communities | $28,000 |
| Cal Storm | Give women the experience and resources to pursue a career in the sports industry off the field | $25,000 |
| Cief | Support for the design build competition in california and the create mentoring program in northern california | $25,000 |
| Los Rios | Support 3 faculty projects to investigate applications of data science to academic disciplines | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Provide those who don't have many chances to explore the natural world the opportunity to feel some of the awe that the outdoors can inspire | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren Hinds
Questions people ask
Does The William E Hixson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The William E Hixson Foundation give?
$228,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $26,500.
Who runs The William E Hixson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren Hinds (President/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The William E Hixson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.