The Harold Burson Foundation (FKA John W Hill Hill and Knowlton Foundation)
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-6161529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT POLLARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 WORLD TRADE CTR, FL 29, NEW YORK NY 10007 |
| Phone | 2128850315 |
| Form and materials | Written requests with proof of exempt status |
| Deadlines | N A |
| Restrictions | No |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | To support the Committee to Protect Journalists | $75,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support the World Central Kitchen | $75,000 |
| The Lagrant Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support the The Lagrant Foundation | $75,000 |
| Blue Star Families | Encinitas, CA | To support Blue Star Families | $50,000 |
| Arthur Page Society | New York, NY | Page Spring Seminar & Annual Conference Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| McCain Institute Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Sponsorship of the McCain Institutes New York Dinner | $10,000 |
| Institute for Public Relations | Gainesville, FL | To support Institute for Public Relations | $10,000 |
| The Seminar | Clermont, FL | To support the seminar for senior communications and public affairs executives | $3,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,750 | 8 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $240,425 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161529
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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