Hickory Hill Foundation
Hickory Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported 39 grants totaling $174,575 to charitable organizations.
Hickory Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: Hickory Hill Foundation gave $175K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,575
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,476
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,635,203
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (13 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% 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 Hickory Hill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1385 Bridge St, Honesdale, PA 18431-1403
Phone: (612) 343-8278
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hickory Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wayne County Community Foundation ($41K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 176 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (48%), New York (26%), California (8%), North Carolina (6%), and New Jersey (3%). The filing lists additional grants as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hickory Hill Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 39 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 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 (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 $175K (2024) to $204K (2023). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Community Foundation Honesdale, PA | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $41,000 |
| The Cooperage Project New York, NY | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| Gadenpa Buddhist Center Long Island City, NY | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $14,000 |
| Farm Arts Collective Damascus, PA | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $11,000 |
| Wvia Pittston, PA | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $11,000 |
| Bethany Children's House Honesdale, PA | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Garzon School Napa, CA | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Center for Conscious Living and Dying Asheville, NC | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Aid Partnership Black Mountain, NC | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Peters Valley School of Craft Layton, NJ | To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,635,203 | $178,321 | $182,274 | $174,575 | 39 | $180,324 | $176,808 | $188,956 |
| 2023 | $2,639,159 | $-55,453 | $211,026 | $204,350 | 37 | $209,267 | $60,951 | $166,602 |
| 2022 | $2,905,638 | $59,734 | $204,309 | $194,200 | 34 | $199,832 | $73,456 | $169,387 |
| 2021 | $3,050,213 | $151,420 | $198,337 | $191,400 | 33 | $195,673 | $149,456 | $191,881 |
| 2020 | $3,127,963 | $255,227 | $194,871 | $189,450 | 33 | — | $82,015 | $161,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hickory Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Wayne County Community Foundation says it invests in its community by growing its endowment, encouraging philanthropy and innovation, supporting charitable activities, and addressing community needs. Farm Arts Collective describes its work as bringing together farming, art, food, and ecology in northeastern Pennsylvania and the Sullivan County Catskills region of New York.
Other grantees describe work in craft education (Peters Valley School of Craft), food assistance in underserved communities, particularly during disasters (Grassroots Aid Partnership), educational and cultural radio programming (WAMC), and performing and cultural arts (Foundation for Harmony Presents).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $174,575. Grants ranged from $100 to $41,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest awards were $41,000 to Wayne County Community Foundation, $25,000 to The Cooperage Project, $14,000 to Gadenpa Buddhist Center, and $11,000 each to Farm Arts Collective and WVIA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Pennell Whitney is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Hickory Hill Foundation is led by Pennell Whitney, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pennell Whitney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Hill Foundation
How much does Hickory Hill Foundation give each year?
Hickory Hill Foundation gave $175K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 37 grants.
What is Hickory Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
Hickory Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,476, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hickory Hill Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Hickory Hill Foundation give grants?
Hickory Hill Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honesdale, PA (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Hawley, PA (3 grants).
Does Hickory Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Hickory Hill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Support for Public Charitable Organization" (39 grants).
Who are Hickory Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
Hickory Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wayne County Community Foundation ($41,000), The Cooperage Project ($25,000) and Gadenpa Buddhist Center ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hickory Hill Foundation?
Hickory Hill Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (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 Hickory Hill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hickory Hill Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hickory Hill Foundation's EIN?
Hickory Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0987682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hickory Hill 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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