Hurdle Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hurdle Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $271,200 in 109 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $27,750. 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$271,200
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$27,750
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $163,200 the year before.
34% 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 | $93,800 | 88 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $163,200 | 81 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $271,200 | 109 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Hurdle 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 Hurdle Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 72 | $187,800 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $21,850 |
| New York | 7 | $15,250 |
| California | 6 | $13,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $11,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $5,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 6 | $2,850 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Conservation | $27,750 |
| Proctor Academy | Educational | $21,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Health | $19,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Medical | $11,000 |
| Grow Food Northampton | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Merrimack College | Educational | $10,000 |
| Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants | Health | $7,000 |
| Ogden Valley Land Trust | Conservation | $6,500 |
| All Out Adventures | Social | $6,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Medical | $5,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Environmental | $5,500 |
| Abortion Rights Fund of Western Ma | Health | $5,000 |
| Fos Feminista | Social | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Social | $5,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Conservation | $5,000 |
| The Trustees | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Wbur | Social | $5,000 |
| WGBH | Social | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Conservation | $4,950 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Conservation | $4,700 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (Cisa) | Environmental | $4,000 |
| Historic Northampton | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Ipswich River Watershed Association Inc | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Environmental | $4,000 |
| Tapestry Health Systems Inc | Health | $4,000 |
| Wenham Historical Association and Museum | Cultural | $3,850 |
| Windrush Farm | Recreational | $3,350 |
| Kestral Land Trust | Conservation | $3,000 |
| Hilltown Land Trust | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Mount Grace Land Trust | Conservation | $3,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm | Social | $3,000 |
| The Food Project | Social | $2,000 |
| The Governor's Academy | Educational | $2,000 |
| Center for New Americans | Social | $2,000 |
| Accord Food Pantry | Social | $1,700 |
| Pingree School | Educational | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation | $1,500 |
| Globe Santa Fund | Social | $1,250 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Cultural | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry P Phippen
- William L Phippen
- Peter D Phippen
Questions people ask
Does Hurdle Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hurdle Hill Foundation give?
$271,200 in tax year 2025, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hurdle Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry P Phippen (Trustee), William L Phippen (Trustee) and Peter D Phippen (Trustee).
What does Hurdle Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.