The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $876,505. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$876,505
- Assets$132 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 | $3.8 million | 47 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 40 | $132 million |
How to apply
The Rita and Alex Hillman 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 The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.1 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $390,505 |
| New York | 9 | $290,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $275,409 |
| Maryland | 3 | $255,411 |
| Utah | 1 | $250,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $200,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $101,875 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Penn | Support nursing education | $876,505 |
| University of NC at Chapel Hill | Support nursing education | $340,505 |
| University of Utah | Education | $250,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Support nursing education | $224,124 |
| Rural Behavioral Health Institue | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Support nursing research | $185,411 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard Co | Innovation/ marginalized populations | $165,409 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Support health research | $100,000 |
| Yale University | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $100,000 |
| The Peaceful Presence Project | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $51,875 |
| International Center for Photograph | Support art of photography | $50,000 |
| Duke University | Support nursing research | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Education & arts | $50,000 |
| Oregon Health Science University | Support health | $50,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Innovation/ marginalized populations | $50,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| Creighton University | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| MGH Intitute of Health Professions | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| Morgan State University | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| Saint Louis University | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $50,000 |
| Spence School | Support school | $40,000 |
| Primary Care Development Corporatio | Support needypopulation | $25,000 |
| American Nurses Foundation | Support nursing education | $20,000 |
| Grantmakers in Aging | General use | $16,700 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support visual arts | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Nursing | Support nursing education | $10,000 |
| NLN Foundation | Support nursing education | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Fdn | Support health | $10,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Ca | Support school | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General support for the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| University Hospitals | Education | $10,000 |
| Hofstra University | Support performing arts | $7,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Support the college | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medi | Innovation / Marginalized Populations | $5,000 |
| Vip Community Services | Education | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Fdn | Health | $3,000 |
| Academy Health | Education | $500 |
| New Mexico Foundation | Education | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lizanne Fontaine
- Kristen Choi
- Ahrin Mishan
- David Gould
- Peter Hammack
- Paul Garfinkle
- Takouhi Mosoian
- Arthur Chu
- Dr Jennifer Mieres
Questions people ask
Does The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lizanne Fontaine (Director), Kristen Choi (Director), Ahrin Mishan (VP/Sec/Ex Dir) and David Gould (Pres. & Treasur) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.