Brigham Hill Foundation
Accepts applications
Brigham Hill Foundation is a private foundation in North Grafton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,040 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$87,040
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$286,205
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $87,540 the year before.
40% 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 | $72,394 | 22 | $338,208 |
| 2024 | $87,540 | 27 | $365,866 |
| 2025 | $87,040 | 30 | $286,205 |
How to apply
| Contact | Shirley J Williams Treasurer 128 Brigham Hill Road, North Grafton, MA 01536 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 839-1121 |
| What to submit | A formal proposal detailing the amount requested and the use to which those funds will be put, accompanied by financial statements. |
What Brigham Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $86,810 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $70 |
| New York | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Heritage | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Willard Clock Museum | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Ma Audobon | Charitable | $11,250 |
| Tower Hill Botanic Garden | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Grafton Arts | Charitable | $3,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Umass Memorial | Charity | $2,000 |
| Community Harvest Project | Charitable | $1,500 |
| New England Botanical Garden | Charitable | $1,500 |
| WGBH | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boys Town | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Grafton Land Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of Worcester | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Grafton Historical Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Harvard College Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| The Winsor School | Charitable | $500 |
| Vna Care Network Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of the Grafton Elders | Charitable | $250 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Charitable | $140 |
| League of Women Voters Educational Fund | Charitable | $100 |
| Music Worcester | Charitable | $100 |
| American Horticultural Society | Charitable | $70 |
| Harvard Magazine | Charitable | $70 |
| Cornell Ornithology | Charitable | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter H Williams
- Shirley J Williams
Questions people ask
Does Brigham Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Brigham Hill Foundation give?
$87,040 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Brigham Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter H Williams (Chairman) and Shirley J Williams (Treasurer).
What does Brigham Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and human services.