Private foundation · EIN 38-3306839 · The Villages, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Hilt 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $105K total, median $3,405.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$105K
Median grant
$3,405
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

Contact: The Hilt Foundation, 335 Kilmer Way, the Villages, Fl, 2317988787, N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation for Muskegon CountyMuskegon, MIMmaf capital campaign and other$95K
Friends of the PlayhouseWhitehall, MIGen funding$5,000
Arts Council of WhitelakeWhitelake, MIGen funding$3,405
Milwaukee ClipperMuskegon, MIMatching funds$1,000
Muskegon Rescue MissionMuskegon, MIGen funding$500

About this foundation

The Hilt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in The Villages, Florida, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 The Hilt Foundation 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 The Hilt Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 5 grants, a median of $3,405.

Where does The Hilt Foundation give?

Michigan (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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