Hillery Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hillery Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $35,000. 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$40,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$109,475
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,576 the year before.
50% 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 | $6,000 | 5 | $93,504 |
| 2024 | $10,576 | 7 | $113,293 |
| 2025 | $40,500 | 6 | $109,475 |
How to apply
Hillery Charitable Trust 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 Hillery Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Nevada | 4 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of the Cincinatti | Promote knowledge and apprciationof the achievement of american independence. | $35,000 |
| George Washington Masonic National Memorial | To inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtuesof george washington. | $2,000 |
| NV Policy Research Institute | To promote policies that encourage freedom, opportunityand prosperity for nevada citizens. | $1,500 |
| Unlv Foundation | To support higher education. | $1,000 |
| Harvard Club of Nevada | Provide support to the unversity byconducting interviews with applicants. | $500 |
| Nichols House Museum | To preserve and interpret the 1804 federal townhouse. To educate and inspire the public. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Hungiville Hillery
Questions people ask
Does Hillery Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hillery Charitable Trust give?
$40,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Hillery Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Hungiville Hillery (Trustee).
What does Hillery Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.