Brigham Hill Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$366K
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$88K
+20.9% YoY
Grant Count
27
+22.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-1.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brigham Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations, distributing funds to multiple organizations annually. In 2023, the foundation made 22 grants to various grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in Massachusetts, with a primary location in North Grafton.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:
- Total Assets: $338,208
- Total Revenues: $163,895
- Total Expenses: $74,264
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Total grants and contributions: $150,000
- Investment income and dividends: $13,895
Year-over-Year Changes (2023 vs. 2022):
- Grants and contributions decreased 50% (from $300,000 in 2022)
- Investment income increased 478.5% (from $2,402 in 2022)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $365,866 | $338,208 | $248,577 |
| Revenue | $117,519 | $163,895 | $302,402 |
| Expenses | $89,861 | $74,264 | $120,621 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $88,645 | $73,369 | $119,613 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,248 | $13,045 | $1,394 |
| Distributable Amount | $17,344 | $11,457 | $8,518 |
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
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Willard Clock Museum ($26,500), Worcester Academy ($20,000), New England Botanical Garden ($10,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY WORCESTER, MA | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ALEXANDRIA, VA | CHARITABLE | $50 |
| APPLE TREE ARTS GRAFTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| ARNOLD ARBORETUM BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $150 |
| COMMUNITY HARVEST PROJECT NORTH GRAFTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| GRAFTON ARTS NORTH GRAFTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| GRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY GRAFTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| GRAFTON LAND TRUST GRAFTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| HARVARD LAMPOON CAMBRIDGE, MA | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| HARVARD MAGAZINE CAMBRIDGE, MA | CHARITABLE | $50 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER H WILLIAMS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY J WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Brigham Hill Foundation?
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations, distributing funds to multiple organizations annually. In 2023, the foundation made 22 grants to various grantees. Notable grants awarded include: • Community Harvest Project: $40,000 • New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill: $11,500 • Music Worcester: $3,372 The foundation also made 13 additional grants in 2023 beyond those listed above.
Where does Brigham Hill Foundation make grants?
The foundation operates in Massachusetts, with a primary location in North Grafton.
What size grants does Brigham Hill Foundation award?
In 2024, Brigham Hill Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Brigham Hill Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Brigham Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Brigham Hill Foundation's EIN?
Brigham Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3066922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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