Chip and Debi Hills Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chip and Debi Hills Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,150 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$160,150
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,300 the year before.
85% 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 | $122,750 | 5 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $15,300 | 2 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $160,150 | 13 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Chip and Debi Hills 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 Chip and Debi Hills Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $85,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,150 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Community health system | $20,000 |
| The Isabella Santos Foundation | Pediatric cancer reserach and treatment support | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Services Foundation Inc | Medical services support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Inc | Distribution of nutritional foods support | $15,000 |
| Reemprise Fund | Support for venture philanthropy | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Disaster preparedness and relief services support | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Latin School | Education and program support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical research support | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | Animal protection adn welfare support | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | Pancreatic cancer reserach support | $5,150 |
| Project Purple Inc | Health care and administation funding | $5,000 |
| Project 2 Heal | Support for the training of service dogs | $5,000 |
| Carolina Breast Friends Inc | Support for psot treatment services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brittany A Hills
- Cailee M Hills
- Deborah P Hills
- Lindsey N Hills
Questions people ask
Does Chip and Debi Hills Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chip and Debi Hills Foundation give?
$160,150 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Chip and Debi Hills Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brittany A Hills (Vice President), Cailee M Hills (Vice President), Deborah P Hills (President) and Lindsey N Hills (Vice President).
What does Chip and Debi Hills Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.