The Allen Hilles Fund
Accepts applications
The Allen Hilles Fund is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $704,500 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$704,500
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $526,240 the year before.
45% 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 | $566,300 | 79 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $526,240 | 75 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $704,500 | 85 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Application at Wwwhillesfund 290 King of Prussia Rd Bldg 2 Suite, 306, Radnor, PA 19087 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 896-3868 |
| Deadlines | March 15 and september 15 |
| Restrictions | The hilles fund seeks to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and women in the city of philadelphia and in the northeast kingdom of Vermont (comprising essex, orleans, and caledonia counties) by supporting direct services and advocacy strategies that focus on education, youth development, and women's self-sufficiency. In addition, the fund supports community development opportunities in the northeast kingdom. Donees must be tax exempt under IRS 501C(3). Priority is given to organizations with operating budgets under $2 millon. Grants are generally limited to $4,000 to $10,000 per recipient. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Allen Hilles Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 73 | $608,500 |
| Vermont | 9 | $68,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jounce Partners Inc | Jounce partners fellowship forward project | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia regional food fund | $15,000 |
| The Foundation for Delaware County | Pa-fire | $15,000 |
| Abortion Liberation Fund of Pa | General operating support - alf pa abortion funding help line | $10,000 |
| After School Activities Partnerships | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Asian Americans United | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Running an ecosystem of support for youth impacted by violence | $10,000 |
| Brighter Horizon | College readiness & persistence program | $10,000 |
| Centro Nueva Creacion - New Creation Community Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Children First Pa | Parents empowered for change | $10,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Nek general operating support | $10,000 |
| Civic News Company | Chalkbeat philadelphia | $10,000 |
| Coded by Kids | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Collective Climb Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia Foundation | Jr. Stem academy middle school science fairs program | $10,000 |
| Connectedly | Philly families read together | $10,000 |
| Financial Scholars | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Vermont | Nek general operating support | $10,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation | Harlem lacrosse - philadelphia general operating support | $10,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Joyful Readers Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lift Every Voice Philly | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Movement Alliance Project | Youth art & self-empowerment project | $10,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation | Teen club: leadership, education, and empowerment pathways (leep) | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | Cap and spark | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Young Playwrights | Playwriting program | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (PPSP) | Fiscal year 2026 sex education programs | $10,000 |
| Playworks Education Energized | General operating support city of philadelphia activities | $10,000 |
| Providence Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Students Run Philly Style | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Big Picture Alliance | Via lux youth media collective | $10,000 |
| The Clay Studio | Clay, play, read | $10,000 |
| The Dream Program Inc | Building resilience and well-being for underserved youth through mentorship | $10,000 |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | Neighborhood literacy fund | $10,000 |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | General operating for read by 4th | $10,000 |
| The Keystone Research Center | Education voters of pa | $10,000 |
| The Print Center | Artists-in-schools program | $10,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women Inc | Trailblazers | $10,000 |
| West Philadelphia Alliance for Children | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Dewees Jr Esq
- Edward D Dewees Cfa Cic
- Daphne Rowe
- Christina Holiday
- Candace Matthews Bass
- Octavia Howell
- Brian Jones
- Nina Dewees As of 525
Questions people ask
Does The Allen Hilles Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 and september 15.
How much does The Allen Hilles Fund give?
$704,500 in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Allen Hilles Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert L Dewees Jr Esq (President), Edward D Dewees Cfa Cic (Treasurer), Daphne Rowe (Secretary/ Executive Director) and Christina Holiday (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Allen Hilles Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.