The Hilliard Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Hilliard Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Elmira, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $62,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$352,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $603,500 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $341,875 | 22 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $302,415 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $603,500 | 28 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $352,000 | 29 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Arie J van Den Blink 100 West Fourth Street, Elmira, NY 14901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 733-7121 |
| What to submit | By letter |
What The Hilliard Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $493,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Southern Tier | Community campaign / annual dinner & dolly parton library | $62,000 |
| Elmira College | Annual fund support | $50,000 |
| John W Jones Museum | Capital project | $35,000 |
| Clemens Center | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Software | $30,000 |
| Tanglewood Nature Center | Canopy walkway and operating support | $30,000 |
| Community Arts of Elmira | Mural fest program / operating support | $27,500 |
| Quarry Farm Foundation Inc | Renovations | $25,000 |
| YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers | Gymnasium upgrades | $25,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Center | Operating support | $15,000 |
| National Soaring Museum | Operating support | $15,000 |
| The Art Council of the Southern Finger Lakes | Ongoing programming | $15,000 |
| Corning-Elmira Musical Arts Inc | Operating support | $13,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society | Operating support | $12,500 |
| Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc | Stage naming | $10,000 |
| Forest Lawn Memorial Park | Lawn mower / repairs | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Chemung River Watershed | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Transformation Center Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc | Programming | $10,000 |
| Casa of the Southern Tier | Advocacy training | $7,500 |
| Family Services Society Inc | Mentoring program | $7,500 |
| One Seventy One Cedar Inc | Operating support | $7,000 |
| The Rockwell Museum | Arts education | $6,000 |
| Abby's Paws for A Cause Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Amplify Equity Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chemungschuyler | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Finn Academy - an Elmira Charter School | Playground project | $5,000 |
| The Senior Center Inc | Gym floor refinishing | $5,000 |
| Wings of Eagles Discovery Center | Display upgrades | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arie J van Den Blink
- Allen Smith
- Gordon Webster
- John Alexander
- Michael Cantando
- Sarah van Den Blink
- Gene Ebbrecht
- Margaret Jones
- Clare van Den Blink
- Katherine Miller
Questions people ask
Does The Hilliard Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hilliard Foundation Inc give?
$352,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hilliard Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arie J van Den Blink (President/Trustee), Allen Smith (Vice President/Trustee), Gordon Webster (Treasurer/Trustee) and John Alexander (Secretary/Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Hilliard Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.