Private foundation · EIN 61-1249175 · Lexington, Kentucky

Hilary Boone Foundation Inc

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: 69 grants paid, $903K total, median $8,000. 72% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
69
$903K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in KY
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lexington SchoolLexington, KYSubsidy$150K
UK Markey Cancer Center FoundationLexington, KYSubsidy$51K
Town Branch Park IncLexington, KYSubsidy$50K
United States Equestrian Team FoundationGladstone, NJSubsidy$50K
Walnut Hill ChurchLexington, KYSubsidy$45K
Lexington Challenger Tennis CharityLexington, KYSubsidy$40K
Salvation ArmyLexington, KYSubsidy$35K
Shepherd's House MinistriesLexington, KYSubsidy$31K
Florida Coalition for PreservationBoynton Beach, FLSubsidy$25K
WinterthurWinterthur, DESubsidy$25K
Lexington Humane SocietyLexington, KYSubsidy$24K
Hound Welfare FundLexington, KYSubsidy$20K
Paws 4 the CauseLexington, KYSubsidy$20K
Shaker VillageHarrodsburg, KYSubsidy$20K
University of Kentucky - Architectural DesignLexington, KYSubsidy$20K
Aircraft Owners & Pilots AssocationFrederick, MDSubsidy$10K
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYSubsidy$10K
Bluegrass Care Navigators (hospice)Lexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Bluegrass Land ConservancyLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Central Kentucky Riding for HopeLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Chilrden's Theraplay FoundationCarmel, INSubsidy$10K
Chrysalis HouseLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Commonwealth Fund for KetLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
God's Food PantryLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Headley Whitney MuseumLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Henry Clay Center for StatesmanshipLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
Horse Farm Workers Educational Assistance FundVersailles, KYSubsidy$10K
Kentucy Horse Park FoundationLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
National Society of the Colonial Dames of AmericaWashington, DCSubsidy$10K
Pallium IndiaStaten Island, NYSubsidy$10K
The George Washington FoundationFredericksburg, VASubsidy$10K
The Lexington Cancer FoundationLexington, KYSubsidy$10K
The Taft SchoolWatertown, CTSubsidy$10K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYSubsidy$10K
Catholic Action CenterLexington, KYSubsidy$8,000
Jubilee Jobs of LexingtonLexington, KYSubsidy$7,500
Ashland TerraceLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000
Bluegrass Council of the BlindLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000
Catholic Way Bible StudyLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000
Central Baptist Church - ParisParis, KYSubsidy$5,000
Central Baptist Church - WinchesterWinchester, KYSubsidy$5,000
FIRST Baptist ChurchLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000
Journey Home Animal Care CenterRifle, COSubsidy$5,000
Kentucky Childrens HospitalLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000
The Backside Learning Center IncLouisville, KYSubsidy$5,000
The Hearing & Speech CenterLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000
Bluegrass Community FoundationLexington, KYSubsidy$4,000
International Book ProjectLexington, KYSubsidy$4,000
Bluegrass TrustLexington, KYSubsidy$3,000
Hope CenterLexington, KYSubsidy$2,500
Junior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYSubsidy$2,500
Kentucky Aviation MuseumLexington, KYSubsidy$2,500
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass (shaker Village)Harrodsburg, KYSubsidy$2,000
Christ Church CathedralLexington, KYSubsidy$2,000
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VASubsidy$2,000
Lexington Chamber MusicLexington, KYSubsidy$2,000
Lexington PhilharmonicLexington, KYSubsidy$2,000
Living Arts & Science CenterLexington, KYSubsidy$2,000
Coalition of the HomelessLouisville, KYSubsidy$1,500
Achievement Centers Foundation of Delray BeachDelray Beach, FLSubsidy$1,000

By state: Kentucky 50 · New Jersey 1 · New York 3 · Florida 4 · Delaware 1 · Virginia 4

About this foundation

Hilary Boone Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of Hilary Boone Jr, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Hilary Boone Foundation Inc 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 Hilary Boone Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $903K across 69 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does Hilary Boone Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (50 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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