Private foundation · EIN 77-0496541 · Monte Sereno, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hinman Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $135K total, median $18K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$135K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children of VietnamGreensboro, NCSupport lifts children out of poverty by eliminati$90K
Veterans Rr - Operation Wild HorseWoodstock, ILProvide a safe supportive community where veteran$25K
University of Maryland College ParkCollege Park, MDSupport to finance research work to hold and expl$10K
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCSupport to empower and engage people around the wo$10K

By state: North Carolina 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Hinman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Monte Sereno, California, administered in care of Brian Hinman, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Hinman Charitable Foundation 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 Hinman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 4 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Hinman Charitable Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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