W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation
Accepts applications
W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation is a private foundation in Batesville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $36,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$136,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $135,000 | 21 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $136,000 | 14 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | W August Hillenbrand 300 Winding Way STE 200, Batesville, IN 47006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 934-7856 |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Must be reviewed by the trust advisory committee. |
What W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $98,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $12,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Reef Chapel | Operating Support | $36,000 |
| Ocean Reef Catholic Community | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Ocean Reef Protestant Community | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Duluth Newman Catholic Campus Ministry | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Health Net | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church Festival | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Ann's Nest | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| ABCD Diocese of Miami | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| St Justin Mytar Catholic Church | Public | $1,000 |
| St Mary's of the Woods College | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Southeastern Indiana YMCA | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W August Hillenbrand
- Theresa H Hartmann
- William A Hillenbrand II
- Katherine H Crowther
- Martha L Tuveson
- Richard D Hillenbrand
Questions people ask
Does W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation give?
$136,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W August Hillenbrand (President), Theresa H Hartmann (Trustee), William A Hillenbrand II (Vice President) and Katherine H Crowther (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does W August Hillenbrand Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and health.