Private foundation · EIN 26-2365301 · Boylston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc

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: 43 grants paid, $526K total, median $7,500. 47% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$526K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DCTo support their mission$50K
Nature ConservancyBoston, MATo support their mission$50K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCTo support their mission$25K
Southern Povery Law CenterMontgomery, ALTo support their mission$25K
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCTo support their mission$25K
Trust for Public LandBoston, MATo support their mission$25K
United Negro College FundWashington, DCTo support their mission$20K
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYTo support their mission$15K
Enviromental Defense FundBoston, MATo support their mission$15K
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALTo support their mission$15K
NAACP Legal Defense FundNew York, NYTo support their mission$15K
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCTo support their mission$15K
Planned Parenthood - SoutheastAtlanta, GATo support their mission$15K
Project HopeWorcester, MATo support their mission$15K
Save the SoundNew Haven, CTTo support their mission$15K
Ct Humane SocietyNewington, CTTo support their mission$10K
Music WorcesterWorcester, MATo support their mission$10K
Wilderness SocietyWashington, DCTo support their mission$10K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYTo support their mission$10K
American Red CrossWorcester, MATo support their mission$7,500
Amnesty InternationalWashington, DCTo support their mission$7,500
ASPCAWorcester, MATo support their mission$7,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo support their mission$7,500
GreenpeaceBrighton, MATo support their mission$7,500
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNTo support their mission$7,500
Museum of Russian IconsClinton, MATo support their mission$7,500
National Parks ConservationWashington, DCTo support their mission$7,500
Planned Parenthood - Worcester MaWorcester, MATo support their mission$7,500
The Episcopal Diocese of Western MassachusettsSpringfield, MATo support their mission$7,500
The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MATo support their mission$7,500
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCTo support their mission$7,500
All Saints Episcopal ChurchWorcester, MATo support their mission$5,000
Human Rights CampaignWashington, DCTo support their mission$5,000
Ma Bail FundDorchester, MATo support their mission$5,000
National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DCTo support their mission$5,000
New England Public MediaSpringfield, MATo support their mission$5,000
Public Radio - WburBoston, MATo support their mission$5,000
Public Radio - WgbhBoston, MATo support their mission$5,000
WnycNew York, NYTo support their mission$5,000
Worcester Animal Welfare LeagueWorcester, MATo support their mission$5,000
Worcester Art MuseumWorcester, MATo support their mission$5,000
Sterling Animal ShelterSterling, MATo support their mission$3,000
Valley Shore Animal WelfareWestbrook, CTTo support their mission$3,000

By state: Massachusetts 20 · District of Columbia 11 · New York 5 · Alabama 2 · Connecticut 3 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boylston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Frederick C Brose, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc 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 C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $526K across 43 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (20 grants), District of Columbia (11 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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