Private foundation · EIN 22-3487949 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sally F & James Scott Hill

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $465K total, median $5,000. 40% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
47
$465K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center at 353Princeton, NJGeneral purpose$50K
Kipp MaLynn, MAGeneral purpose$35K
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAGeneral purpose$30K
Salem Hospital Er DepartmentSalem, MAGeneral purpose$30K
The World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral purpose$30K
Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Ciaran McNameeBoston, MAGeneral purpose$25K
Williams College - Davis Center for Dei - Allison Davis Research FellowshipWilliamstown, MAGeneral purpose$25K
Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Dr Pasi JanneBrookline, MAGeneral purpose$15K
Princeton FIRST Aid and Rescue SquadPrinceton, NJGeneral purpose$15K
UnidosusWashington, DCGeneral purpose$13K
Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Garrick StewartBoston, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Sunil KapurBoston, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Dr David KozonoBrookline, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Mass Eye and Ear Hospital - Dr Jennifer Kim Facial SurgeryBoston, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Mass Eye and Ear Hospital - Dr Jessica Fewkes DermatologyBoston, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Mass Eye and Ear Hospital - Dr Shirleen Chen OphthalmologyBoston, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Mgh Neuroscience IcuBoston, MAGeneral purpose$10K
University of Santa Cruz - Maya K Peterson Memorial FundSanta Cruz, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Williams College Class of '78 Annual FundWilliamstown, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$8,000
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral purpose$8,000
Robert Packard CenterBaltimore, MDGeneral purpose$6,000
Advocates for Trans Equality Education FundNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Brookwood SchoolManchester, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Fund for the City of Ny - IdpNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Judith and William Burks FundPrinceton, NJGeneral purpose$5,000
Montefiore Medical CenterBronx, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Raw Art WorksLynn, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Seabury Resources for Aging - Care Management Equity FundWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
St Columba's Church - Campaign FundWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
Womens Fund of Essex CountyBeverly, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
DC Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceWashington, DCGeneral purpose$4,000
Bonehenge Whale CenterBeaufort, NCGeneral purpose$3,500
St Columba's Church - Annual GivingWashington, DCGeneral purpose$3,000
Environmental Defense Fund IncWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,500
Holy Cross MonasteryWest Park, NYGeneral purpose$2,500
Make a Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$2,500
McPs Summer RiseRockville, MDGeneral purpose$2,500
Morven Museum and Garden (historic Morven Inc)Princeton, NJGeneral purpose$2,500
Squam Lakes AssociationHolderness, NHGeneral purpose$2,500
Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MAGeneral purpose$2,500
Whole ChildrenNorthampton, MAGeneral purpose$2,500
AyudaWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,000
Dublin SchoolDublin, NHGeneral purpose$2,000
ShatterproofNew York, NYGeneral purpose$2,000
Stone and Holt Weeks FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral purpose$2,000
Glen Lake Community LibraryEmpire, MIGeneral purpose$1,500

By state: Massachusetts 19 · District of Columbia 9 · New Jersey 4 · New York 5 · California 2 · Maryland 3

About this foundation

Sally F & James Scott Hill is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Saul Ewing, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Sally F & James Scott Hill accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sally F & James Scott Hill give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $465K across 47 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sally F & James Scott Hill give?

Massachusetts (19 grants), District of Columbia (9 grants), New Jersey (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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