Hilen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hilen Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,018 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $8,006 and the largest $8,006. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,018
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$8,006
- Largest grant$8,006
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,000 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 | $0 | 0 | $141,852 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 4 | $41,716 |
| 2025 | $24,018 | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
Hilen 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 Hilen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $16,012 |
| California | 1 | $8,006 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Occidental College - Scholarships | to support scholarships | $8,006 |
| Shaw Island Library & Historical Society | General operations | $8,006 |
| University of Washington Foundation | University of Washington Libraries - Special Collections | $8,006 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Gilmore Hilen
- Kristin Hilen Mandt
- Ingrid Hilen Savage
Questions people ask
Does Hilen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hilen Foundation give?
$24,018 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $8,006.
Who runs Hilen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Gilmore Hilen (President/Treasurer/Director), Kristin Hilen Mandt (Vice President/Director) and Ingrid Hilen Savage (At-Large/Director).
What does Hilen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.