Private foundation · EIN 94-6062537 · Woodside, California

Edward E Hills Fund

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: 18 grants paid, $428K total, median $5,000. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$428K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stanford University Medical CenterStanford, CATo contribuite to the world by educating students for lives of leadership and purposeful contribuition; advancing fundamental knowledge and…$300K
The Maven ProjectSan Francisoc, CATo address the social, racial and economic inequities in healthcare by connecting frontline safety net clinic providers with expert physici…$35K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXTo provide free surgical care and improve surgical delivery systems in west and centeral africa.$12K
Hoover Institution - Stanford UniveStanford, CAEducation to promote the principle of individual and economic freedom.$10K
Pilots to the Rescue IncVacaville, CATo transport domestic and endangered animals at risk.$10K
Noah's Lost ArkMarrifield, VATo provide a permanent safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals.$10K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYTo support america's first responders with specially adapted smart homes for those with catastrophic injuries.$10K
Woodside - Portola Valley Fire FdnWoodside, CAFire safety$7,000
San Francisco MomaSan Francisco, CASupport of the arts$5,000
American Red CrossSan Francisco, CATo alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.$5,000
Irondog K9 International IncMcDonough, GATo empower law enforcement k9 teams to master today's crime safely, to provide for their needs in key areas of integrated team training, k9…$5,000
San Francisco SPCA Adoption CenterSan Francisco, CATo improve the lives of cats and dogs ( and the people who love them) in san francisco and throughout california.$5,000
Chimp HavenKeithville, LATo provide chimpanzees with a wonderfull life at sanctuary.$5,000
The Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DCRestoring critical habitat to save chimpanzees from extinction; improving health for women and education for girls.$2,500
Baby Rhino RescueTopanga, CAWorking together to save rhinos from extinction.$2,500
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VATo preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.$2,000
Feeding Pets of the HomelessCarson City, NVTo provide healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless.$1,000
Peacefull Valley DonkeysSan Angelo, TXProviding a safe and loving environment to abused, neglected and abandoned domestic donkeys.$1,000

By state: California 9 · Texas 2 · Virginia 2 · New York 1 · Georgia 1 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Edward E Hills Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodside, California, tax-exempt since 1956. 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 Edward E Hills Fund 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 Edward E Hills Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $428K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Edward E Hills Fund give?

California (9 grants), Texas (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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