Private foundation · EIN 87-6840200 · Worcester, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hill Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $65K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$65K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holden Christian AcademyHolden, MAContribution/aid$19K
Prince of Peace ParishPrinceton, MAContribution/aid$10K
Roman Catholic Diocese of WorcesterWorcester, MAContribution/aid$10K
FIRST Cong Church of HoldenHolden, MAContribution/aid$8,000
TempoHolden, MAContribution/aid$5,000
Greater Worcester OperaWest Boylston, MAContribution/aid$3,000
McAuley NazarethLeicester, MAContribution/aid$3,000
Worcester Animal Rescue LeagueWorcester, MAContribution/aid$2,000
Animal Shelter of SterlingSterling, MAContribution/aid$1,500
Federation for Children With Special NeedsBoston, MAContribution/aid$1,000
Worcester Children's ChorusWorcester, MAContribution/aid$1,000
Saint Joseph's AbbeySpencer, MAContribution/aid$1,000
Visitation HouseWorcester, MAContribution/aid$1,000

About this foundation

Hill Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts, administered in care of Brendan J King, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Hill Family Charitable 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 Hill Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Hill Family Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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