The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoylston, Massachusetts · EIN 26-2365301 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$526K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$12.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
53% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Boston, MA | To support their mission | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $25,000 |
| Southern Povery Law Center | Montgomery, AL | To support their mission | $25,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Boston, MA | To support their mission | $25,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $20,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Boston, MA | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Southeast | Atlanta, GA | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Project Hope | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Save the Sound | New Haven, CT | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Ct Humane Society | Newington, CT | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Music Worcester | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Amnesty International | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Aspca | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Greenpeace | Brighton, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Museum of Russian Icons | Clinton, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| National Parks Conservation | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood - Worcester Ma | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| The Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts | Springfield, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Ma Bail Fund | Dorchester, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| New England Public Media | Springfield, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Public Radio - Wbur | Boston, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Public Radio - Wgbh | Boston, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Worcester Animal Welfare League | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Sterling Animal Shelter | Sterling, MA | To support their mission | $3,000 |
| Valley Shore Animal Welfare | Westbrook, CT | To support their mission | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $526,000 | 43 |
| 2024 | $511,500 | 41 |
| 2023 | $522,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102795
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2365301
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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