Hayne Hipp Foundation
The Hayne Hipp Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing describes it as a final return: the foundation was terminated because of high operating costs, and its assets were distributed to a donor-advised fund.
Hayne Hipp Foundation at a glance
In short: Hayne Hipp Foundation gave $2.2M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,223,320
- +244.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,111
- +255.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hayne Hipp Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7000, Greenville, SC 29606
Phone: (864) 241-5432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hayne Hipp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hipp Family Donor Advised Fund ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 173 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 81% to recipients in Ohio and 18% to recipients in South Carolina. Georgia, Virginia, and Connecticut each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hayne Hipp Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $181K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 722% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hipp Family Donor Advised Fund Hudson, OH | General Fund | $1,804,853 |
| Feed and Seed Greenville, SC | General Fund | $304,000 |
| Trees Upstate Greenville, SC | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC | General Fund | $15,250 |
| United Way of Greenville County Greenville, SC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Classic Center Cultural Foundation Athens, GA | General Fund | $6,055 |
| Mary Baldwin College Staunton, VA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Upstate Forever Greenville, SC | General Fund | $2,600 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $96,559 | $2,490,253 | $2,223,320 | 30 | $2,384,035 | $8,032 | $109,905 |
| 2023 | $1,770,958 | $64,705 | $901,826 | $646,000 | 31 | $823,315 | — | $135,321 |
| 2022 | $2,608,123 | $76,989 | $790,851 | $516,113 | 42 | $692,633 | — | $172,000 |
| 2021 | $3,322,178 | $370,526 | $559,106 | $270,576 | 32 | $467,162 | $275,019 | $221,986 |
| 2020 | $3,510,608 | $536,757 | $375,254 | $68,418 | 38 | — | $376,572 | $199,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hayne Hipp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. The 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. For example, Upstate Forever describes its mission as protecting critical lands and waters and the distinctive character of South Carolina’s Upstate. United Way of Greenville County says it mobilizes people and resources to improve lives, strengthen the community, and advance equity. The Classic Center Cultural Foundation says it supports the Classic Center Authority and promotes cultural awareness. Avon Old Farms School describes its work as developing boys’ moral character in an inclusive community centered on academic, athletic, and creative excellence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $2,223,320. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $1,804,853, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $1,804,853 to the Hipp Family Donor Advised Fund in Hudson, Ohio, and $304,000 to Feed and Seed in Greenville, South Carolina. Other listed recipients included Trees Upstate ($50,000), Fourth Presbyterian Church ($15,250), and United Way of Greenville County ($15,000), all in Greenville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Kate Hipp as president, Mary H Hipp as vice president/treasurer, F Reid Hipp as treasurer, and Anna H Small as secretary.
Hayne Hipp Foundation is led by Anna Kate Hipp, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Kate Hipp
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna H. Small
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $34K (2024)
F. Reid Hipp
Treasurer
Treasurer & Trusteee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Mary H. Hipp
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Anna H Small (Secretary/Tr). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hayne Hipp Foundation
How much does Hayne Hipp Foundation give each year?
Hayne Hipp Foundation gave $2.2M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $646K across 31 grants.
What is Hayne Hipp Foundation's typical grant size?
Hayne Hipp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $74,111, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hayne Hipp Foundation that year got $181K on average.
Where does Hayne Hipp Foundation give grants?
Hayne Hipp Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (14 grants), Athens, GA (2 grants), Columbia, SC (2 grants) and Georgetown, SC (2 grants).
Does Hayne Hipp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Hayne Hipp Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hayne Hipp Foundation's largest grantees?
Hayne Hipp Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hipp Family Donor Advised Fund ($1,804,853), Feed and Seed ($304,000) and Trees Upstate ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Hayne Hipp Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. For example, Upstate Forever describes its mission as protecting critical lands and waters and the distinctive character of South Carolina’s Upstate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hayne Hipp Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Hayne Hipp Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hayne Hipp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hayne Hipp Foundation's EIN?
Hayne Hipp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0861526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hayne Hipp Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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