Private foundation · EIN 06-6028491 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Irene H Hills Estate Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $173K total, median $16K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$173K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ccmc-Ct Children's Medical CenterHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
Hartford Neighborhood CentersHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
YWCA Hartford RegionHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
Village for Families & ChildrenHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
Cib -Connecticut Institute for the BlindHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
Center for Leadership & Justice Aka Christian Activities CouncilHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
Berry CollegeMount Berry, GAUnrestricted general$16K
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTUnrestricted general$16K
The Defiance CollegeDefiance, OHUnrestricted general$16K
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GAUnrestricted general$16K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYUnrestricted general$16K

By state: Connecticut 7 · Georgia 2 · Ohio 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Irene H Hills Estate Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Fleet Private Clients Group, tax-exempt since 1940. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Irene H Hills Estate Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Irene H Hills Estate Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $173K across 11 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Irene H Hills Estate Trust give?

Connecticut (7 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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