Hickrill Foundation Inc
Hickrill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $272,603 to charitable, educational, cultural, community-service, and other organizations.
Hickrill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hickrill Foundation Inc gave $273K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $272,603
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -69.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,145
- +295.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,063,207
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hickrill Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: William Weil
Mailing address: C/O Norman Foundation 535 Madison, Avenue 14Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hickrill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amanda E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($78K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 134 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (77%), followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (9%), Maine (9%), and New York (5%). The listed grants included organizations in Boston, Washington, D.C., Stonington and Deer Isle, Maine, and Katonah and Albany, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hickrill Foundation Inc gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% 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 (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 $226K (2023) to $560K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund Boston, MA | Supporting Charitable Organizations | $78,137 |
| William S Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund Boston, MA | Supporting Charitable Organizations | $50,977 |
| Deborah Weil Harrington Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund Boston, MA | Supporting Charitable Organizations | $41,910 |
| Sandison E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund Boston, MA | Supporting Charitable Organizations | $38,829 |
| National Academy of Public Administration Washington, DC | Public Administration | $25,000 |
| Deer Isle Granite Museum Stonington, ME | Educational Activities | $17,500 |
| Harvey School Katonah, NY | Educational Activities | $10,000 |
| Immigration Arc Albany, NY | Immigration Issues | $2,500 |
| Island Food Pantry Deer Isle, ME | Community Service | $1,000 |
| Island Health and Wellness Foundation Deer Isle, ME | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $8,063,207 | $832,382 | $412,105 | $272,603 | 18 | $288,037 | $521,558 | $516,130 |
| 2023 | $6,879,248 | $964,664 | $348,251 | $225,865 | 59 | $237,065 | $663,274 | $462,703 |
| 2022 | $6,395,442 | $731,916 | $406,871 | $284,128 | 55 | $295,403 | $398,332 | $459,459 |
| 2021 | $6,225,836 | $1,773,133 | $583,457 | $477,493 | 1 | $487,843 | $1,401,033 | $464,633 |
| 2020 | $5,246,774 | $814,754 | $669,955 | $560,165 | 1 | — | $519,522 | $404,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hickrill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $516K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries describes its mission as securing a sustainable future for fisheries and fishing communities in Eastern Maine and beyond. Island Workforce Housing says it creates permanently affordable housing for people working in Deer Isle and Stonington. One Story says it brings literary fiction to a wide audience and supports writers; Opera House Arts describes its work as fostering and promoting excellence in the performing arts and community life; and Memorial Ambulance Corps says it provides emergency transportation of patients to hospitals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $272,603. Awards ranged from $250 to $78,137, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $78,137 to Amanda E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund, $50,977 to William S Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund, $41,910 to Deborah Weil Harrington Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund, and $38,829 to Sandison E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund. Each was for “supporting charitable organizations.” Other notable awards included $25,000 to the National Academy of Public Administration for public administration, $17,500 to Deer Isle Granite Museum for educational activities, and $10,000 to Harvey School for educational activities.
The filing states that a letter describing proposals is acceptable and that there are no deadlines. It lists William Weil as the person to contact. The stated award restriction is that exempt organizations must be listed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandison E Weil as president, William S Weil as treasurer, Deborah W Harrington as vice president, and Amanda E Weil as secretary.
Hickrill Foundation Inc is led by Sandison E. Weil, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandison E. Weil
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
William S. Weil
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amanda E. Weil
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Deborah W. Harrington
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank A. Weil (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Denie S. Weil (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
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 Hickrill Foundation Inc
How much does Hickrill Foundation Inc give each year?
Hickrill Foundation Inc gave $273K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 59 grants.
What is Hickrill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hickrill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $15,145, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hickrill Foundation Inc give grants?
Hickrill Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stonington, ME (5 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Deer Isle, ME (4 grants).
Does Hickrill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Hickrill Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Activities" (5 grants) and "Supporting Charitable Organizations" (4 grants).
Who are Hickrill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hickrill Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Amanda E Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($78,137), William S Weil Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($50,977) and Deborah Weil Harrington Hickrill Foundation Donor Advised Fund ($41,910), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hickrill Foundation Inc?
Hickrill Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $516K (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 Hickrill Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries describes its mission as securing a sustainable future for fisheries and fishing communities in Eastern Maine and beyond. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hickrill Foundation Inc?
Hickrill Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hickrill Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hickrill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6002949. 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.
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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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