Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Hillman Family Foundations
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $57K
- Typical grant
- $6,750 to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $28K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Hamilton County · plus 812 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital support”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $88.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88.8M | $57K | 2 |
| 2023 | $90.3M | $100 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- David k roger - director and presid · pittsburgh · 4123383466
- What to send
- Requests should be sumbitted via the hillman family foundation online portal. The application process begins with the submission of a brief letter of intent (loi) through the fluxx grant portal summarizing the project for which the organization is seeking funding. Included as part of the application should be an annual budget of the organization, a listing of the organization's directors/trustees, detailed information concerning costs of the project or program to be funded, and a time schedule (if appropriate). Additional information deemed necessary by the applicant will be welcomed.
- Deadlines
- No deadline.
- Limits
- Each applicant must present evidence of a charitable, tax-exempt status. Further, each applicant must provide information clearly indicating that any contribution made to it by the hillman family foundations, will be considered a "qualifying distribution" as defined in the internal revenue code section 4942(g) and will not be considered a "taxable expenditure" as defined in the internal revenue code section 4945(d). Recipients of contributions are expected to provide written periodic reports concerning the funding project or program. The time table and content of the reports will be specified by the foundations when each contribution is made. Preference is given to proposals submitted by organizations located in the pittsburgh/southwestern pennsylvania areas.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Juliet L Hillman SimondsDirector/chairperson
- David K RogerDirector/president
- Lisa R JohnsTreasurer/vp of finance
- Bruce I CrockerDirector/secretary
- Carolyn D DuronioDirector
- D Tyler GourleyAsst. secretary/exec. vp
- Jared L CohonDirector (through 03/24)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Capital support
- Veterans bbq camp
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Capital support | $50K |
| Veterans Bbq Camp | Soddy Daisy, Hamilton County | Veterans bbq camp | $6,750 |
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