AI Summary
The Hilt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made exclusively to selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Hilt Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MUSKEGON COUNTY MUSEUM
MUSKEGON, MI
$632K
45%
MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION
Muskegon, MI
$190.1K
13%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
Muskegon, MI
$185.4K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HILT FOUNDATION?
No. THE HILT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HILT FOUNDATION give?
THE HILT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Georgia, and Florida. 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 HILT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HILT FOUNDATION 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 HILT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HILT FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $127 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HILT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HILT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSKEGON COUNTY MUSEUM, MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HILT FOUNDATION?
THE HILT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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