Hillenbrand Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 13-4050660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$165K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$43K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart country Day Schol | Princeton, NJ | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | Charleston, SC | General Operating | $27,500 |
| PowerMyLearning | New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hospital | Edgartown, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Boys Girls Club | Edgarown, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Edgartown, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Drayton Hall | Charleston, SC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Charlesston Library Society | Charleston, SC | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Rock Creek Horse Show | Louisville, KY | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Sheriffs Meadow Foundation | Vineyard Haven, MA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston, SC | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Gibbes Museum | Charleston, SC | General operating | $2,500 |
| Shania Twain Foundation | New York, NY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| South Carolina Historical Society | Charleston, SC | General Operating | $1,000 |
| VGC Foundation | Edgartown, MA | General operating | $500 |
| Maricopa Museum | Oak Bluffs, MA | general operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $241,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $136,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513429349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4050660
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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