Private foundation · EIN 38-6750813 · Coldwater, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hillquist Irrv Fam Foundation Tr Ua 01121999

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: 21 grants paid, $258K total, median $1,000. 86% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$258K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Museum of Branch CountyColdwater, MIChildren's museum program$82K
Families Forward Michigan IncHowell, MIEducation$60K
University of Michigan - Ross School of BusinessAnn Arbor, MIEducation and learning$50K
Michigan State University Social WorkEast Lansing, MIEducation$27K
University of Michigan - EngineeringAnn Arbor, MIEducation and learning$22K
Crystal Community Ski ClubThompsonville, MISports education and promotion$5,000
Tibbets Endowment FundColdwater, MIEducation$2,500
CognitionBeulah, MIInteractive science museuminteractive science museum$2,000
Branch County Literacy CouncilColdwater, MILiteracy and education promotion$1,000
Chs National Art Honor SocietyColdwater, MIEducation$1,000
Coldwater Band BoostersColdwater, MIMusic education$1,000
Coldwater Girls TennisColdwater, MISports education$1,000
Kiwanis Childrens FundIndianapolis, INEndowment fund$1,000
The Army of SurvivorsLansing, MIAdvancing healthcare$840
Tibbets Opera House FoundationColdwater, MIEndowment fund for children's programming$750
Coldwater Community SchoolsColdwater, MIEducation and learning$500
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIEducation and learning$430
Fuller Center Bike AdventureAmericus, GASports education$104
Beginnings Care for LifeColdwater, MIEducation$100
Team for KidsNew York, NYChildren's learning$100
Lakeland Elementary LibraryElk Rapids, MIEducation$84

By state: Michigan 18 · Indiana 1 · Georgia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Hillquist Irrv Fam Foundation Tr Ua 01121999 is a private grantmaking foundation in Coldwater, Michigan, administered in care of Ralph K Hillquist, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Hillquist Irrv Fam Foundation Tr Ua 01121999 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 Hillquist Irrv Fam Foundation Tr Ua 01121999 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $258K across 21 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Hillquist Irrv Fam Foundation Tr Ua 01121999 give?

Michigan (18 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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