Hillswood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hillswood Foundation is a private foundation in Roseville, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $34,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $169,300 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $381,500 | 10 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $169,300 | 9 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 8 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Hillswood 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 Hillswood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $67,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | Unrestricted general | $34,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Sunvalley Summer Symphony Music Festival | Unrestricted general | $17,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Books for Africa Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Timber Bay - Youth Investment Fdn | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Beyond Our Door | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Emison
- William Emison
- Jane B Larson Emison
- Thomas Emison
- Nani Stoick
Questions people ask
Does Hillswood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hillswood Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Hillswood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Emison (Treasurer), William Emison (Director), Jane B Larson Emison (Director) and Thomas Emison (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hillswood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.