THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION
THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
75-2708838
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
75-2708838
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Lyda Hill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Texas, Washington, and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
$5M
25%

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
$5M
25%
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$2.5M
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION?
No. THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION give?
THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Washington, and California. 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 LYDA HILL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $679 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION C/O UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE, and CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION?
THE LYDA HILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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