Private foundation · EIN 41-1948564 · Roseville, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hillswood 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: 8 grants paid, $125K total, median $14K. 63% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$125K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in MN
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNUnrestricted general$34K
Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, INUnrestricted general$25K
Sunvalley Summer Symphony Music FestivalKetchum, IDUnrestricted general$18K
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYUnrestricted general$15K
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNUnrestricted general$12K
Books for Africa IncSt Paul, MNUnrestricted general$7,500
Timber Bay - Youth Investment FdnMedina, MNUnrestricted general$7,000
Beyond Our DoorHopkins, MNUnrestricted general$7,000

By state: Minnesota 5 · Indiana 1 · Idaho 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Hillswood Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roseville, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Hillswood 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 Hillswood Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 8 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Hillswood Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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