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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The John S Hilson Family Fund is a 501(c)3 foundation that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $267K across 28 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$267K
2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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William Hilson
Board Member
D
Dwight Hilson
Board Member
H
Hilson
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND?
No. THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND give?
THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Delaware. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $267 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include PRATT INSTITUTE, MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY, and Trustees of Boston University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND?
THE JOHN S HILSON FAMILY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.