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Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lafayette, Louisiana · EIN 844081561

Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,795 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 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.

Giving in 2025 was up from $138,600 the year before.

55% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,8709$2.8 million
2024$138,60014$0
2025$176,79513$0

How to apply

Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana7$145,795
Illinois4$16,500
Missouri1$10,000
Ohio1$4,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ul Lafayette Foundation
Lafayette, LA
General support$100,000
Holy Family Catholic School
Lafayette, LA
General support$16,500
Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
General support$10,795
Natl Council US Soc St Vincent de P
Maryland Heights, MO
General support$10,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
General support$10,000
Individual
LA
General support$10,000
Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General support$5,500
Our Lady of Wisdom Church
Lafayette, LA
General support$5,000
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
General support$4,500
St Pius Elementary School
Lafayette, LA
General support$2,500
Individual
LA
General support$1,000
St James Social Care
Chicago, IL
General support$500
Our Lady of the Holy Family
Chicago, IL
General support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation give?

$176,795 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Russell C Hibbeler (Trustee) and Cornelie G Hibbeler (Trustee).

What does Russell C and Cornelie G Hibbeler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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