Addison Hines Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Addison Hines Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Oxford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$27.5 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
28% 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 | $1.1 million | 17 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 16 | $23.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 18 | $27.5 million |
How to apply
Addison Hines Charitable Tr 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 Addison Hines Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida PBS Inc | Underwriting public tv for 2026 | $175,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Purchase of wheelchair van | $150,000 |
| Alzheimer's Community Care | Alzherimers day care & caregiver ed | $135,000 |
| American Red Cross | Aid palm bch cnty disaster victims | $100,000 |
| Elizabeth H Faulk Foundation | Support apa approved internship prog | $95,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | Music therapy internship program | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support aha heroes summer camp | $52,500 |
| Foundcare Inc | Support riviera beach capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Friends of WLRN Inc | 2026 public radio classical music | $50,000 |
| Gemma Services | Support school capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Gulf Stream Council of Bsa | Support scout camps | $50,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Art after dark 2025-2026 season | $50,000 |
| Path to College | Support catapult building campaign | $50,000 |
| School of the Arts Foundation Inc | Support music and art departments | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Fund parent room | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | Maestro grand benefactorgala spon | $35,000 |
| The Arc of the Glades Inc | Support facility based training program | $30,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope Inc | Sponsor 2026 luncheon reception | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Liszewski
- James B Murray
Questions people ask
Does Addison Hines Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Addison Hines Charitable Tr give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Addison Hines Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Liszewski (Co-Trustee) and James B Murray (Co-Trustee).
What does Addison Hines Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.