Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund
Accepts applications
Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund is a private foundation in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$121,379
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,850 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 3 | $111,878 |
| 2024 | $10,850 | 6 | $124,362 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 3 | $121,379 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund 1359 S 3rd Street No 2, Louisville, KY 40208-2379 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 636-1551 |
| What to submit | The sylvia and hyman tillow fund is a charitable institution now accepting grant applications. The purpose of the fund is to assist individuals and organizations with unmet needs not now covered by a government agency. Those seeking aid should do so by letter to the trustees of the fund at the above address. Letters should include detailed information on the person or organization requesting the grant as well as the purpose of the grant. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted anytime |
What Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Links | Program grant | $7,000 |
| Global Health Partners | Program grant | $3,000 |
| Governor's Committee on Scholastic | Program grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter Tillow
- Madeline Arnstein
Questions people ask
Does Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted anytime.
How much does Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter Tillow (Admin Truste) and Madeline Arnstein (Admin Truste).
What does Sylvia and Hyman Tillow Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and health.