Private foundation · EIN 13-2560546 · New York, New York

The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation

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: 41 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $50K. 22% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$3.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$110M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of the University of PennPhiladelphia, PASupport nursing education$877K
University of Nc at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NCSupport nursing education$341K
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTEducation$250K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PASupport nursing education$224K
Rural Behavioral Health InstitueLivingston, MTInnovation / Marginalized Populations$200K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDSupport nursing research$185K
President and Fellows of Harvard CoCambridge, MAInnovation/ marginalized populations$165K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenNew York, NYSupport health research$100K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTInnovation / Marginalized Populations$100K
The Peaceful Presence ProjectBend, ORInnovation / Marginalized Populations$52K
International Center for PhotographNew York, NYSupport art of photography$50K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCSupport nursing research$50K
Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn, NYEducation & arts$50K
Oregon Health Science UniversityPortland, ORSupport health$50K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILInnovation/ marginalized populations$50K
Boston Medical Center CorporationBoston, MAInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NEInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
Mgh Intitute of Health ProfessionsBoston, MAInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MDInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
Saint Louis UniversityLouis, MOInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
The Nemours FoundationJacksonville, FLInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALInnovation / Marginalized Populations$50K
Spence SchoolNew York, NYSupport school$40K
Primary Care Development CorporatioNew York, NYSupport needypopulation$25K
American Nurses FoundationSiver Spring, MDSupport nursing education$20K
Grantmakers in AgingArlington, VAGeneral use$17K
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYSupport visual arts$10K
American Academy of NursingWashington, DCSupport nursing education$10K
Nln FoundationWashington, DCSupport nursing education$10K
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health FdnStuart, FLSupport health$10K
The Regents of the University of CaOakland, CASupport school$10K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral support for the exempt organization$10K
University HospitalsCleveland, OHEducation$10K
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NYSupport performing arts$7,000
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHSupport the college$5,000
Cincinnati Children's Hospital MediCincinnati, OHInnovation / Marginalized Populations$5,000
Vip Community ServicesBronx, NYEducation$5,000
Northwell Health FdnNew Hyde Park, NYHealth$3,000
Academy HealthWashington, DCEducation$500
New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NMEducation$250
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXInnovation/ marginalized populations

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · North Carolina 2 · New York 9 · Massachusetts 4 · Maryland 3 · Utah 1

About this foundation

The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation 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 The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.0M across 41 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), New York (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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