Hillard Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hillard Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Albany, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,260 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $23,200. 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$48,260
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$23,200
- Assets$245,350
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,250 the year before.
50% 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 | $65,600 | 13 | $243,624 |
| 2024 | $55,250 | 8 | $241,460 |
| 2025 | $48,260 | 12 | $245,350 |
How to apply
Hillard Family Charitable 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.
What Hillard Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $23,200 |
| Georgia | 9 | $21,060 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conductors Guild | Operations | $23,200 |
| First Methodist Church | Operations | $9,900 |
| Albany Symphony Association | Operations | $5,100 |
| Albany Chorale | Operations | $2,500 |
| Concert Artists Guild | Operations | $2,000 |
| Classical Kids Music Education | Operations | $2,000 |
| Police Benevolent Foundation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mad Houses Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| Dougherty County Youth Symphony | Operations | $600 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra | Operations | $560 |
| Heritage Center | Operations | $300 |
| Easter Seals Southern Georgia Inc | Operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Claire Fox Hillard
- Meri Beth Hillard
Questions people ask
Does Hillard Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hillard Family Charitable Trust give?
$48,260 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Hillard Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Claire Fox Hillard (Co-Trustee) and Meri Beth Hillard (Co-Trustee).
What does Hillard Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.