Hilaron Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chagrin Falls, OH EIN: 99-4284876

Hilaron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chagrin Falls, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $156K.

Key facts about Hilaron Foundation

EIN: 99-4284876
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $88,330
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $29,443
Median grant: $34,330
Total assets: $10,152,154
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Hilaron Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Hilaron Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (100%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).

How Hilaron Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Next steps with Hilaron Foundation

How to evaluate Hilaron Foundation as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
Draft an LOI to Hilaron Foundation with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.2M

Annual Giving

$88K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$29K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilaron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Hilaron Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Hilaron Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $88K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Ohio

Cities

ChesterlandClevelandWest Chester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024
Total Assets	$10,152,154
Revenue	$10,257,024
Expenses	$104,870
Qualifying Distributions	$104,790
Net Investment Income	$155,944
Distributable Amount	$206,963

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Catalyst Resources International ($53,000), West Geauga Board of Education ($34,330), Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CATALYST RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL West Chester, OH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$53,000
WEST GEAUGA BOARD OF EDUCATION Chesterland, OH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$34,330
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC Cleveland, OH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Kristy N Simmelink	President, Director	2	—
Katelyn G Simmelink	Secretary, Director	0.5	—
Peter a Simmelink	Treasurer, Director	6	—
Ethan J Simmelink	Director	0.5	$200
John C Parker	Director	1.5	$8,333

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilaron Foundation?

Hilaron Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chagrin Falls, OH. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Hilaron Foundation?

As of 2024, Hilaron Foundation holds $10.2M in total assets with $10.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $88K in 2024.

Where does Hilaron Foundation operate?

Hilaron Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.

What size grants does Hilaron Foundation award?

In 2024, Hilaron Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hilaron Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hilaron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.