Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation
The Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation is a private foundation located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois and New Mexico.
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation gave $46K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,200
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,888
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $864,510
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Cibola Circle, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club Dundee Township ($6K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 50% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation gives
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $102K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Dundee Township Carpentersville, IL | Support Non Profit Organizations | $5,800 |
| Fish Food Pantry Carpentersville, IL | Support Non Profit Organizations | $5,800 |
| Wing Program Inc Palatine, IL | Support Non Profit Organizations | $5,800 |
| Pads of Elgin Elgin, IL | Support Non Profit Organizations | $5,800 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust Santa Fe, NM | Support Non Profit Organzzations | $5,000 |
| Museum of NM Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Support Non Profit Organizations | $2,500 |
| Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | Support Non Profit Organizations | $2,500 |
| New Mexico PBS Albuquerque, NM | Support Non Profit Organizations | $2,000 |
| St Elizabeth Shelter Santa Fe, NM | Support Non Profit Organizations | $2,000 |
| Wheelwright Museum Santa Fe, NM | Support Non Profit Organizations | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $864,510 | $26,688 | $58,334 | $46,200 | 16 | $46,200 | $16,280 | $48,851 |
| 2024 | $896,156 | $35,912 | $57,373 | $50,250 | 17 | $50,250 | $28,389 | $48,957 |
| 2023 | $917,617 | $45,779 | $53,950 | $50,000 | 18 | $50,000 | $45,764 | $44,758 |
| 2022 | $925,788 | $-191,809 | $109,292 | $101,700 | 33 | $101,700 | $12,167 | $57,499 |
| 2021 | $1,226,889 | $104,389 | $12,582 | $2,300 | 3 | $3,315 | $95,515 | $55,716 |
| 2020 | $1,089,598 | $36,046 | $38,684 | $27,950 | 18 | — | $27,255 | $51,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations addressing food and basic needs, housing, conservation, culture, and community services. For example, Fish Food Pantry describes its mission as providing supplemental food, clothing, and other necessities to people and families in need. PADS of Elgin says it supports people and families in need of housing through shelter, services, and guidance. Santa Fe Conservation Trust describes its work as protecting significant landscapes and supporting the flourishing of Northern New Mexico’s lands and people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $46,200. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $5,800, with a median of $2,000.
Among the 2025 grants, Boys and Girls Club Dundee Township, Fish Food Pantry, Wing Program Inc, and PADS of Elgin each received $5,800. Santa Fe Conservation Trust received $5,000; Museum of NM Foundation and Food Depot each received $2,500; and New Mexico PBS, St Elizabeth Shelter, and Wheelwright Museum each received $2,000. Kitchen Angels received $1,500. Santa Fe Community Foundation and Life Circle each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nancy Pollock is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation is led by Nancy Pollock, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Pollock
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Hidding (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation
How much does Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation give each year?
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation gave $46K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 17 grants.
What is Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,888, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation give grants?
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (11 grants) and Carpentersville, IL (2 grants).
Does Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Non Profit Organizations" (13 grants).
Who are Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club Dundee Township ($5,800), Fish Food Pantry ($5,800) and Wing Program Inc ($5,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation?
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations addressing food and basic needs, housing, conservation, culture, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's EIN?
Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1710952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Daniel and Janet Hidding Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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