Mary T and James J Hill Library Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Paul, Minnesota · EIN 41-0693988 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$995K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $150,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Entry Fund | St Paul, MN | General support | $170,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Fdn | St Paul, MN | Scholarships & programming | $150,000 |
| Impact Hub Minneapolis-Saint Paul | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $150,000 |
| Friends of St Paul College Fdn | St Paul, MN | Permanent scholarships | $100,000 |
| Connectup Institute | St Paul, MN | General support | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $100,000 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Urban Roots Mn | St Paul, MN | To support the youth internship prog | $50,000 |
| Cookie Cart | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Scholarships | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $995,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $800,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-0693988
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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