Cedar Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cedar Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $745,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$745,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $770,000 the year before.
26% 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 | $700,000 | 16 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $770,000 | 21 | $16.1 million |
| 2025 | $745,000 | 19 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Cedar Hill Foundation 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 Cedar Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $190,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $125,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $55,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youcanfreeus Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Perch Music & Arts Workshop | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Cox Science Center & Aquarium | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Halo Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Zoo | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General purpose | $45,000 |
| The River School | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Cathedral School of St John the Divine | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Rair (Recycled Artist in Residency) | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Horizons at New Canaan Country School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| An Open Book Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| DC Kincare Alliance | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Edesia Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Hunter's CMT4B3 Research Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Cares | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Sacrement | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Potter Brown
- William Parsons Jr Esq
- Ms Julia Thieriot
- Clare Potter
Questions people ask
Does Cedar Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cedar Hill Foundation give?
$745,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Cedar Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Potter Brown (President), William Parsons Jr Esq (0), Ms Julia Thieriot (Vice President) and Clare Potter (Secretary).
What does Cedar Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, animals and arts and culture.