Private foundation · EIN 56-6057433 · Greensboro, North Carolina

Hillsdale Fund Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 69 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $15K. 41% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
69
$1.5M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NC
41%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Deadlines vary each year, one in spring
Assets
$29M

How to apply

Completed application with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter Contact: Mary Scott Hillsdale Fund Inc Piedm, Po Box 20124, Greensboro, Nc, 3362745471 Deadlines: Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 69 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Memphis Inner City RugbyMemphis, TNTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$100K
Woodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry Forest, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$80K
Blue Scholars Initiative IncMiami, FLTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$70K
Alliance for the Shenandoah ValleyNew Market, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$65K
Camp Harbour View Foundation IncBoston, MATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$50K
Curamericas Global IncSprings, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$50K
Seattle Aquarium Society Seas Dba Seattle AquariumSeattle, WATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$50K
The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$50K
Business of Art Center Dba Manitou Art CenterSprings, COTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$40K
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum IncCleveland, OHTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$40K
Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating CorporationGreensboro, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$31K
Dension UniversityGranville, OHTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$30K
Greensboro Urban MinistryGreensboro, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$30K
Southern Environmental Law Cente IncCharlottesville, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$30K
Triangle Land Conservancy IncDurham, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$30K
North Carolina Wildfire FederationRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$26K
Childrens Cancer Partners of the CarolinasSpartanburg, SCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
Greensboro Day SchoolGreensboro, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
Teller County Regional Animal Shelter IncDivide, COTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
The Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier CountyThe Plains, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
The Lotus Campaign IncCharlotte, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
Windy Hill Foundation IncRichmond, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
Young Musicians Organization IncEvanston, WYTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$25K
Adara Development USAEdmonds, WATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
Bath High School PreservationBath, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
Farmer Foodshare IncDurham, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
Marbles Kids MuseumRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
Que Tal Language ProgramPlymouth, MNTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
The Plains Community LeaguePlains, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
The Urban Food Initiative Dba Daily TableDorchester, MATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationRichmond, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$20K
Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina IncRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$15K
Kenan Flager Business School FoundationChapel Hill, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$15K
Manna Food Bank IncBronx, NYTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$15K
Seven Homes IncGreensboro, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$15K
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$15K
Orca Behavior InstituteFriday Harbor, WATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$14K
Special Kids IncMurfreesboro, TNTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$12K
Adaptive Tennis Association of North CarolinaRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro IncGreenboro, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Black Mountain Presbytrian ChurchBlack Mountain, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Clean Miami Beach IncMiami Beach, FLTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Elkin Education FoundationElkin, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Forsyth Jail & Prison MinistriesWinston Salem, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Friends of the Historic Bell Buckle SchoolMurfreesboro, TNTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Growing High PointHigh Point, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Hearts and Hands for HaitiRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Mighty Children's MuseumChillicothe, OHTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire DepartmentWoodland Park, COTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Neads IncPrinceton, MATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
North Carolina State University Foundation IncRaleigh, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
Seal Harbor Village Imprvmt Society IncSeal Harbor, METo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
The Webb SchoolBell Buckle, TNTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
United Way of Greater GreensboroGreensboro, NCTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
UnscriptedMurfreeboro, TNTo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$10K
American Legion PostMiddleburg, VATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$5,000
Community Cooks IncSomerville, MATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$5,000
Sealife Response Rehabiliation and ResearchDes Moines, WATo assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.$5,000

By state: North Carolina 28 · Virginia 10 · Tennessee 6 · Ohio 4 · Washington 4 · Massachusetts 5

About this foundation

Hillsdale Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, administered in care of Piedmont Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Hillsdale Fund Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Completed application with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter Deadlines: Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall.

How much does Hillsdale Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 69 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Hillsdale Fund Inc give?

North Carolina (28 grants), Virginia (10 grants), Tennessee (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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