He Hill Foundation Inc
He Hill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Belle Glade, Florida. Its primary purpose is to help low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee, and western an individual recipient County areas obtain affordable housing. It also makes charitable grants supporting organizations and community activities.
He Hill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: He Hill Foundation Inc gave $777K across 137 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $776,582
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 137
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,668
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $18,770,054
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (42 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to He Hill Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written requests addressed to the foundation. Applicants should provide the requested dollar amount, a detailed outline of how funds will be used, the organization’s name and contact information, and a 501(c)(3) determination letter or IRS tax-exempt letter. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are subject to its stated primary purpose of affordable housing assistance for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in its service area.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Earnest
Mailing address: 1324 South Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone: (561) 996-4524
Website: https://hehill.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who He Hill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Florida Fair and Expositions ($135K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($31,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,036 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,019 grants of 1,036 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable-request scope primarily covers Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee counties and western an individual recipient County, including Belle Glade, South Bay, Pahokee, and Canal Point. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 137 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is He Hill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 42 of 104 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 258% of 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 $777K (2024) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 137 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida Fair and Expositions West Palm Beach, FL | Support Youth Farming - Hogs & Steers | $134,767 |
| Glades Historical Society Moore Haven, FL | General Support | $61,000 |
| Clewiston Christian School Clewiston, FL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Black Gold Committee of Belle Glade Belle Glade, FL | Golf Tournament | $42,500 |
| Glades Day School Belle Glade, FL | Yearbook, Annual Fundraiser | $40,150 |
| Black Gold Committee of Belle Glade Belle Glade, FL | Black Gold Jubilee | $30,000 |
| Black Gold Committee of Belle Glade Belle Glade, FL | 2025 Entertainment | $27,250 |
| Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office West Palm Beach, FL | Shopspotters | $25,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Hendry Regional Medical Clewiston, FL | Annual Fund Raiser | $23,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,770,054 | $1,896,914 | $3,368,408 | $776,582 | 137 | $2,409,501 | — | $935,229 |
| 2023 | $20,019,120 | $815,687 | $3,716,683 | $1,426,290 | 273 | $1,754,205 | — | $680,418 |
| 2022 | $21,950,959 | $1,559,533 | $2,826,001 | $1,169,353 | 223 | $1,770,281 | — | $741,155 |
| 2021 | $23,084,058 | $1,944,125 | $3,192,041 | $1,213,856 | 223 | $2,162,945 | — | $813,197 |
| 2020 | $24,270,439 | $2,188,888 | $3,011,449 | $1,143,411 | 180 | — | $56,856 | $842,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, He Hill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $935K 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
The foundation’s stated primary purpose is to make quality, affordable housing available to low- and moderate-income individuals and families, principally in Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee, and western an individual recipient County. Its housing assistance includes loans to purchase, construct, or substantially rehabilitate a primary residence, as well as affordable rental housing. In its 2024 filing, the foundation reported 139 qualified low-income loans totaling $6,258,395 at year-end.
The foundation also makes grants to organizations. Its 2024 recipients included schools, a community college, youth and community organizations, and groups addressing child and family needs. For example, Glades Day School describes its mission as educating elementary and high school students; Place of Hope describes its work as providing a stable and loving family environment for children and families; and Project LIFT describes its work with at-risk teens and families through substance-use treatment, mental-health counseling, mentoring, and vocational training.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 137 grants totaling $776,582. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $134,767, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $134,767 to South Florida Fair and Expositions for youth farming, $61,000 to Glades Historical Society for general support, and $55,000 to Clewiston Christian School for general support. Other notable awards included $42,500 to Black Gold Committee of Belle Glade for a golf tournament, $40,150 to Glades Day School for its yearbook and annual fundraiser, and $25,000 each to an individual recipient County Sheriff’s Office for ShopSpotters and an individual recipient State College for a scholarship.
The foundation’s website says its board reviews funding requests bi-monthly and notifies applicants by phone or mail. Requests should directly benefit Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, or western an individual recipient County; the website says requests outside those areas will be rejected.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Boswell as president/treasurer, Jennifer Earnest as vice president/secretary, and John Jay Watkins as director. The foundation’s website lists Barbara H. Boswell as president, Jennifer R. Earnest as vice president, and John Jay Watkins as director.
He Hill Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Boswell, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Boswell
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $166K (2024)
John Jay Watkins
Director
On filings since 2020
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Jennifer Earnest
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Earnest Cameron (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 $166K, to Barbara Boswell (President/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about He Hill Foundation Inc
How much does He Hill Foundation Inc give each year?
He Hill Foundation Inc gave $777K across 137 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 273 grants.
What is He Hill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
He Hill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,668, across 137 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from He Hill Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does He Hill Foundation Inc give grants?
He Hill Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Belle Glade, FL (34 grants), Clewiston, FL (26 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (14 grants) and Moore Haven, FL (12 grants).
Does He Hill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of He Hill Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 137) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Golf Tournament" (3 grants) and "Safety Patrol" (3 grants).
Who are He Hill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
He Hill Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include South Florida Fair and Expositions ($134,767), Black Gold Committee of Belle Glade ($99,750 across 3 grants) and Glades Historical Society ($61,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($31,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is He Hill Foundation Inc?
He Hill Foundation Inc reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $935K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does He Hill Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated primary purpose is to make quality, affordable housing available to low- and moderate-income individuals and families, principally in Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee, and western an individual recipient County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from He Hill Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts written requests addressed to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is He Hill Foundation Inc's EIN?
He Hill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1513075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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