Hillenbrand Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hillenbrand Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $30,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$42,894
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $241,000 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,500 | 9 | $56,902 |
| 2023 | $241,000 | 15 | $196,290 |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 18 | $42,894 |
How to apply
Hillenbrand Family 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 Hillenbrand Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $54,000 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $52,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $26,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart country Day Schol | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | General Operating | $27,500 |
| PowerMyLearning | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Boston College | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hospital | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Boys Girls Club | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Drayton Hall | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Charlesston Library Society | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Rock Creek Horse Show | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Sheriffs Meadow Foundation | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Gibbes Museum | General operating | $2,500 |
| Shania Twain Foundation | General Operating | $1,000 |
| South Carolina Historical Society | General Operating | $1,000 |
| VGC Foundation | General operating | $500 |
| Maricopa Museum | general operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- M Roch Hillenbrand
- Carol Hillenbrand
- Justin Hillenbrand
- Molly Hillenbrand
Questions people ask
Does Hillenbrand Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hillenbrand Family Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Hillenbrand Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Roch Hillenbrand (trustee), Carol Hillenbrand (Trustee), Justin Hillenbrand (Trustee) and Molly Hillenbrand (Trustee).
What does Hillenbrand Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.