Addison Hines Charitable Tr
Addison Hines Charitable TR is a private foundation established in 2005, based in Oxford, Connecticut. The trust was created to honor the philanthropic legacy of Addison Hines, a longtime Palm Beach resident and philanthropist who passed away in June 2003. Hines was a successful real estate investor, major importer of photography equipment, and owner of a chain of photography stores in the Philadelphia area before retiring to South Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.9M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports artistic development and excellence in education, with particular emphasis on:
- Visual arts
- Digital media
- Music
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The trust has demonstrated sustained commitment to supporting arts education institutions and programs that advance creative development.
Grantmaking
The foundation also provided a $1,125,000 gift to Elwyn for a COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Florida
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $15,860,238 (as of most recent filing in 2024)
Total Annual Giving: $1,142,500
Foundation Type: Private non-operating foundation established as a trust
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) charitable organization with unconditional exemption status; contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,860,238 | $16,329,141 | $17,434,931 |
| Revenue | $957,599 | $291,626 | $661,509 |
| Expenses | $1,426,502 | $1,397,416 | $1,461,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,175,316 | $1,174,373 | $1,211,294 |
| Net Investment Income | $716,413 | $226,775 | $421,758 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,125,726 | $1,020,184 | $1,043,365 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert J. Liszewski serves as a committee member overseeing the trust.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT J LISZEWSKI | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | $66,500 |
| JAMES B MURRAY | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | $40,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support arts education institutions. A notable recent grant of $1,125,000 was awarded to Elwyn for a COVID-19 Emergency Fund, demonstrating the trust's responsiveness to community needs during crisis periods.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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