Hayne Hipp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hayne Hipp Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $646,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $646,000 | 31 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 30 | $0 |
How to apply
Hayne Hipp 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 Hayne Hipp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.8 million |
| South Carolina | 21 | $399,162 |
| Georgia | 2 | $8,555 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hipp Family Donor Advised Fund | General fund | $1.8 million |
| Feed and Seed | General fund | $304,000 |
| Trees Upstate | General fund | $50,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | General fund | $15,250 |
| United Way of Greenville County | General fund | $15,000 |
| Classic Center Cultural Foundation | General fund | $6,055 |
| Mary Baldwin College | General fund | $5,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School | General fund | $3,000 |
| Upstate Forever | General fund | $2,600 |
| University of Georgia | General fund | $2,500 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School | General fund | $2,500 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | General fund | $2,000 |
| Peace Center for the Performing Art | General fund | $1,500 |
| Greenville Women Giving | General fund | $1,200 |
| Beyond Housing SC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | General fund | $1,000 |
| SC Environmental Law Project | General fund | $1,000 |
| SC Arts Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Caine Halter Family YMCA | General fund | $559 |
| Robert Somers Aviation Sch Fund | General fund | $500 |
| Brewster Academy | General fund | $500 |
| YMCA Camp Greenville | General fund | $253 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | General fund | $250 |
| Springwood Cemetery Advisory Comm | General fund | $200 |
| New Morning | General fund | $200 |
| Georgetown Soil & Water Conservation District | General fund | $100 |
| Cancer Survivors Park | General fund | $100 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Campaign for the arts | $100 |
| Upcountry History Museum | General fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna Kate Hipp
- Mary H Hipp
- F Reid Hipp
- Anna H Small
Questions people ask
Does Hayne Hipp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hayne Hipp Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hayne Hipp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anna Kate Hipp (President), Mary H Hipp (Vice Pres/Tr), F Reid Hipp (Treasurer/Tr) and Anna H Small (Secretary/Tr).
What does Hayne Hipp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.