Hillsdale Fund
Accepts applications
Hillsdale Fund is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$36.2 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
78% 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 | $1.5 million | 76 | $33.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 69 | $36.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Scott Hillsdale Fund Inc Piedm PO Box 20124, Greensboro, NC 27420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 274-5471 |
| What to submit | Completed application with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter |
| Deadlines | Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall |
What Hillsdale Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 28 | $467,000 |
| Virginia | 10 | $281,500 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $147,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $130,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $89,400 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $87,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $80,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $75,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $80,000 |
| Blue Scholars Initiative Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $70,000 |
| Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $65,000 |
| Camp Harbour View Foundation Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Curamericas Global Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society Seas DBA Seattle Aquarium | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Business of Art Center DBA Manitou Art Center | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $31,000 |
| Dension University | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Cente Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| North Carolina Wildfire Federation | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $26,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Greensboro Day School | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Teller County Regional Animal Shelter Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| The Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| The Lotus Campaign Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Windy Hill Foundation Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Young Musicians Organization Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Adara Development USA | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Bath High School Preservation | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Farmer Foodshare Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Que Tal Language Program | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| The Plains Community League | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| The Urban Food Initiative DBA Daily Table | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Kenan Flager Business School Foundation | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Seven Homes Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Orca Behavior Institute | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $14,400 |
| Special Kids Inc | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $12,000 |
| Adaptive Tennis Association of North Carolina | To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George L Dufournier
- William L R Smith
- Lunsford R Smith
- Sion A Boney III
- Margaret W Gallagher
- Laurinda L Douglas
- John Peter Gallagher
- Louise B McCoy
- Barbara R Evans
- James L Richardson
- Martin M Boney
- Cali C Smith
- Caroline S Pryor
Questions people ask
Does Hillsdale Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall.
How much does Hillsdale Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hillsdale Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists George L Dufournier (Trustee), William L R Smith (Trustee), Lunsford R Smith (Trustee) and Sion A Boney III (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Hillsdale Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.