Private foundation · EIN 35-7004029 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hislop Fam 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: 30 grants paid, $169K total, median $2,500. 43% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$169K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in GA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Creek Presbyterian ChurchJohns Creek, GATo support the organization's mission to minister to the john's creek community and provide other appropriate extended ministries.$30K
Champions Community FoundationJohns Creek, GATo support the organization's mission to serve young adults with physical disabilities.$29K
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PATo support the organization's mission as an institution of higher education.$20K
United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GATo support the organization's mission to provide a broad spectrum of charitable services to those in need.$15K
Catholic World MissionRoswell, GATo support the organizations mission to uplift those in spiritual and material poverty$10K
Community Church of DouglasDouglas, MITo support the organization's mission to share the life-changing love of jesus with our neighbors$10K
Emory Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GATo support the organizations mission to serve cancer patients throughout georgia and beyond, by working tirelessly to prevent, treat, and c…$7,500
Atlanta MissionAtlanta, GATo support the organizations mission to provide critical care and life transforming services to those who had no place to call home.$7,500
Ladacin NetworkWanamassa, NJTo support the organizations mission to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support s…$7,500
Cycle Connectbicycles Against PoverNew York, NYTo support the organization's charitable mission to provide bicycles to ugandan men and women to overcome the barrier of distance.$5,000
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MATo support the organization's mission as an institution of higher education through a donation to the hbs fund for leadership and innovatio…$2,500
Narrow GateRoswell, GATo support the organizations mission to proclaim, admonish, and teach everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully matur…$2,500
Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NYTo support the organizations mission to restore new york harbor through public education$2,500
Hope for New YorkNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission to serve our neighbors in need across new york city$2,500
No Longer BoundCumming, GATo support the organization's mission to provide recovery assistance to those with addiction issues$2,500
Rethink FoodNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission of creating a more sustainable and equitable food system$2,500
World Mission PartnersAlpharetta, GATo support the organizations mission to mobilize mission teams to serve in poor areas of foreign countries and glorify god with our heart a…$2,000
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MITo support the organization's mission to provide student-centered education and foster personal and intellectual growth to prepare students…$1,500
World VisionFederal Way, WATo support the organizations mission to empower people out of poverty.$1,500
Saugatuck Center for the ArtsSaugatuck, MITo support the organization's mission to promote performing and visual arts.$1,200
The Lord's PlaceWest Palm Beach, FLTo support the organizations mission to provide solutions that break the cycle of homelessness for the most vulnerable and neglected in pal…$1,000
Clayton Rotary ClubClayton, GATo support the organizations mission of service above self$1,000
JdrfAtlanta, GATo support the organization's mission to improve lives and drive toward cures for type 1 diabetes$1,000
Special OlympicsWashington, DCTo support the organization's mission to provide sports for those with intellectual disabilities$1,000
Paws 4 LifeClayton, GATo support the organization's mission to save animals by rescuing, rehabing & rehoming$1,000
University of FloridaGainesville, FLFunding the charitable purpose of the donee organization$500
Allegan County Community FoundationAllegan, MITo support the organizations mission to improve the quality of life for the hungry and homeless in the area$250
Wishbone Pet RescueDouglas, MITo support the organization's mission to save animals by rescuing, rehabing & rehoming$250
Sigma KappaCarmel, INTo support the organizations mission to enhance the lives of sigma kappa members and provide ongoing support for leadership development, ed…$150
Community PantryClayton, GATo support the organizations mission to provide groceries and essential items to people in need.$150

By state: Georgia 13 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 5 · New York 4 · New Jersey 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Hislop Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Bridges & Dunn-Frankin Llp, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Hislop Fam 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 Hislop Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $169K across 30 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Hislop Fam Foundation give?

Georgia (13 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Michigan (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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