Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$465,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $425,000 | 31 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 40 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $465,000 | 47 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Sally Foss & James Scott 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 Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $260,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $72,500 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $72,500 |
| New York | 5 | $19,500 |
| California | 2 | $18,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $10,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center at 353 | General purpose | $50,000 |
| KIPP Ma | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Salem Hospital Er Department | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Ciaran McNamee | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Williams College - Davis Center for Dei - Allison Davis Research Fellowship | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Dr Pasi Janne | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Unidosus | General purpose | $13,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Garrick Stewart | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Sunil Kapur | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Dr David Kozono | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Hospital - Dr Jennifer Kim Facial Surgery | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Hospital - Dr Jessica Fewkes Dermatology | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Hospital - Dr Shirleen Chen Ophthalmology | General purpose | $10,000 |
| MGH Neuroscience Icu | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Santa Cruz - Maya K Peterson Memorial Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Williams College Class of '78 Annual Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Robert Packard Center | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Brookwood School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Fund for the City of Ny - Idp | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Judith and William Burks Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Raw Art Works | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Seabury Resources for Aging - Care Management Equity Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Columba's Church - Campaign Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Womens Fund of Essex County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Bonehenge Whale Center | General purpose | $3,500 |
| St Columba's Church - Annual Giving | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Holy Cross Monastery | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| MCPS Summer Rise | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Morven Museum and Garden (Historic Morven Inc) | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Squam Lakes Association | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas S Moseley
- Carolyn F Dopp
- Samuel R Hill
- Andrea P Hill
Questions people ask
Does Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation give?
$465,000 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas S Moseley (Trustee), Carolyn F Dopp (Trustee), Samuel R Hill (Trustee) and Andrea P Hill (Trustee).
What does Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.