The Hilliard Foundation Inc
Historical FunderElmira, New York · EIN 16-1176159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$493K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ARIE J VAN DEN BLINK |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 WEST FOURTH STREET, ELMIRA NY 14901 |
| Phone | 6077337121 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Southern Tier | Corning, NY | Community campaign / annual dinner & dolly parton library | $62,000 |
| Elmira College | Elmira, NY | Annual fund support | $50,000 |
| John W Jones Museum | Elmira, NY | Capital project | $35,000 |
| Clemens Center | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Elmira, NY | Software | $30,000 |
| Tanglewood Nature Center | Elmira, NY | Canopy walkway and operating support | $30,000 |
| Community Arts of Elmira | Elmira, NY | Mural fest program / operating support | $27,500 |
| Quarry Farm Foundation Inc | Elmira, NY | Renovations | $25,000 |
| YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers | Elmira, NY | Gymnasium upgrades | $25,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Center | Horseheads, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| National Soaring Museum | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| The Art Council of the Southern Finger Lakes | Corning, NY | Ongoing programming | $15,000 |
| Corning-Elmira Musical Arts Inc | Corning, NY | Operating support | $13,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $12,500 |
| Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc | Elmira, NY | Stage naming | $10,000 |
| Forest Lawn Memorial Park | Elmira, NY | Lawn mower / repairs | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Chemung River Watershed | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Transformation Center Inc | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc | Corning, NY | Programming | $10,000 |
| Casa of the Southern Tier | Painted Post, NY | Advocacy training | $7,500 |
| Family Services Society Inc | Corning, NY | Mentoring program | $7,500 |
| One Seventy One Cedar Inc | Corning, NY | Operating support | $7,000 |
| The Rockwell Museum | Corning, NY | Arts education | $6,000 |
| Abby's Paws for a Cause Inc | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Amplify Equity Inc | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chemungschuyler | Elmira, NY | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Finn Academy - an Elmira Charter School | Elmira, NY | Playground project | $5,000 |
| The Senior Center Inc | Elmira, NY | Gym floor refinishing | $5,000 |
| Wings of Eagles Discovery Center | Horseheads, NY | Display upgrades | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Southern Tier | Corning, NY | Annual drive, dinner, and library | $62,000 |
| Community Arts of Elmira | Elmira, NY | Demolition / art gallery lighting | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp | Elmira, NY | Visitor center | $25,000 |
| Chemung County Historical Society | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Center | Horseheads, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Southside Community Center | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Corning-Elmira Musical Arts Inc | Corning, NY | Special concert | $10,000 |
| Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc | Elmira, NY | Stage sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Forest Lawn Memorial Park | Elmira, NY | Furnace and mats | $10,000 |
| Tanglewood Nature Center | Elmira, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Art Council of the Southern Finger Lakes | Corning, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc | Corning, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| One Seventy One Cedar Inc | Corning, NY | Operating support | $7,000 |
| The Senior Center Inc | Elmira, NY | Cooling fans and other needs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $493,000 | 43 |
| 2024 | $482,000 | 48 |
| 2023 | $83,915 | 22 |
| 2021 | $341,875 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632099349100018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1176159
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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