Hille Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hille Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$65.5 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
51% 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 | $2.1 million | 50 | $67.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 62 | $65.5 million |
How to apply
Hille Family Charitable 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 Hille Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 47 | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $101,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,550 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $7,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Comm improvement/public societal benefit - 5th of 10 myg - gathering place | $300,000 |
| Greenwood Rising Inc | Museum | $150,000 |
| Revitalize T-Town | Event sponsorship and client specialist position | $102,500 |
| JDRF National | Health/medical research | $100,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | General campaign for operations | $100,000 |
| US Marshals Museum | General operating | $100,000 |
| Iron Gate | General operating | $75,000 |
| Community Health Connection | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | General operating health | $25,000 |
| Reading Partners | General operating for education | $25,000 |
| Bit by Bit | General operating | $20,000 |
| City Year Tulsa | Whole school whole child program | $20,000 |
| Crosstown Learning Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Dvis | Program support | $20,000 |
| Youth Srvices of Tulsa | 2nd & final myg - general operating | $20,000 |
| Parent Child Center | General operating for human services | $20,000 |
| Street School | General operating for education | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Tulsa | Capital campaign | $16,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General operating | $15,000 |
| City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma | General operating for human services | $15,000 |
| South Peoria Neighborhood | General operating for education | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Medical clinic support | $10,000 |
| Gatesway Foundation | Balloon festival | $10,000 |
| 9B Corp | General operating to address hunger | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand Ministry | General operating for human services | $10,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | General operating for human services | $10,000 |
| Leadership Tulsa | Program grant for human services | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General operating for human services | $10,000 |
| Resonance Center for Women | General operating for human services | $10,000 |
| Youth Development of Tulsa | 1st tee tulsa program needs | $10,000 |
| Bit by Bit | Event sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Clarehouse | General operating | $5,000 |
| Neighbors Along the Line | General operating | $5,000 |
| Philos Hospitality House Tulsa | General operating | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Tulsa Schools | Education support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation Central Savann | Hurricane helene crisis fund | $5,000 |
| Harvest House | General operating for human services | $5,000 |
| Modus | General operating for human services | $5,000 |
| Belle's Buds Rescue | General operating for environment & animals | $4,000 |
| Booker T Washington Foundation | Education support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Hille
- Margaret Yar
- Shirley Martin
- Leslie Hamrick
- Sheila Lequerica
Questions people ask
Does Hille Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hille Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hille Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Ann Hille (Co Trustee, MBR), Margaret Yar (Executive Dir.), Shirley Martin (Grant Manager) and Leslie Hamrick (Grant Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hille Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and human services.