Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklin, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$34,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$423,741
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,050 the year before.
15% 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 | $56,388 | 17 | $444,432 |
| 2024 | $41,050 | 18 | $426,933 |
| 2025 | $34,250 | 13 | $423,741 |
How to apply
Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc 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 Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $12,750 |
| Maine | 4 | $11,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friend Memorial Library | Support of organization's program | $10,500 |
| Transportation Alternatives | Support of organization's program | $10,000 |
| Tides Ctr Palestine Legal | Support of organization's program | $7,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Support of organization's program | $1,000 |
| Globalgiving | Support of organization's program | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Commitee | Support of organization's program | $1,000 |
| Peace Direct | Support of organization's program | $1,000 |
| The People's Consultants | Support of organization's program | $1,000 |
| Brooklin Food Corps | Support of organization's program | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support of organization's program | $500 |
| Blue Hill Bach | Support of organization's program | $250 |
| Brooklin Maine Public School | Support of organization's program | $250 |
| Cornell University | Support of organization's program | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Hindy
- Ellen Foote
- Lily Hindy
Questions people ask
Does Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc give?
$34,250 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Hindy (Director), Ellen Foote (Director) and Lily Hindy (Director).
What does Sam K Hindy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.