Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $995,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $170,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$995,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $800,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $800,000 | 8 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $995,000 | 10 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
Mary T and James J Hill Library 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | $895,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Market Entry Fund | General support | $170,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Fdn | Scholarships & programming | $150,000 |
| Impact Hub Minneapolis-Saint Paul | General support | $150,000 |
| Friends of St Paul College Fdn | Permanent scholarships | $100,000 |
| Connectup Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | General support | $100,000 |
| St Catherine University | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Urban Roots MN | To support the youth internship prog | $50,000 |
| Cookie Cart | General support | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Scholarships | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamara Prato
- Patrick Moran
- Barry Gisser
- Sylvia Strobel
- Elizabeth Lilly
- Carmen Cofer
- Issac Russel
Questions people ask
Does Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation give?
$995,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tamara Prato (Acting Exec), Patrick Moran (Board Chair), Barry Gisser (Finance) and Sylvia Strobel (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.