Hilary Boone Foundation Inc
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2024, it reported 69 grants totaling $902,500, with 79% of grant dollars going to recipients in Kentucky.
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hilary Boone Foundation Inc gave $903K across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Kentucky. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $902,500
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,080
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $11,593,362
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (11 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (79% 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 Hilary Boone Foundation Inc
- 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: 376 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 259-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hilary Boone Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lexington School ($150K). Together the top 10 received $502K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
313 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 313 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. Other listed recipient-state shares were New Jersey (6%), New York (3%), Florida (3%), and Delaware (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hilary Boone Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 69 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 $815K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $903K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lexington School Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $150,000 |
| UK Markey Cancer Center Foundation Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $51,000 |
| Town Branch Park Inc Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $50,000 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Gladstone, NJ | Subsidy | $50,000 |
| Walnut Hill Church Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $45,000 |
| Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $35,000 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $31,000 |
| Florida Coalition for Preservation Boynton Beach, FL | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| Winterthur Winterthur, DE | Subsidy | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 69 grants in 2024, 63 in 2023, and 56 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,593,362 | $734,256 | $1,027,398 | $902,500 | 69 | $902,508 | $626,278 | $1,014,911 |
| 2023 | $11,894,939 | $1,145,299 | $1,025,074 | $920,000 | 63 | $923,758 | $1,051,012 | $868,376 |
| 2022 | $11,797,832 | $-115,852 | $1,140,818 | $1,002,500 | 56 | $1,006,524 | $114,107 | $914,444 |
| 2021 | $13,054,502 | $1,015,662 | $971,684 | $846,000 | 62 | $849,750 | $898,987 | $1,010,777 |
| 2020 | $13,017,288 | $301,646 | $921,415 | $815,000 | 63 | — | $198,820 | $839,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilary Boone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Town Branch Park Inc says its mission is to bring the beauty of the countryside to the city through park design and programming. Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity Inc says it promotes healthy lifestyles through tennis and a professional tournament. Lexington Humane Society says it advocates compassionate treatment of animals, responsible pet ownership, and adoption. Chrysalis House Inc describes its mission as providing family-oriented treatment and recovery support for women with substance use disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $902,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the largest grants were $150,000 to The Lexington School, $51,000 to UK Markey Cancer Center Foundation, $50,000 each to Town Branch Park Inc and United States Equestrian Team Foundation, and $45,000 to Walnut Hill Church. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “SUBSIDY.”
Other 2024 grants included $40,000 to Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity, $35,000 to Salvation Army, $31,000 to Shepherd’s House Ministries, $23,500 to Lexington Humane Society, and $20,000 to Hound Welfare Fund. In its own description, Bluegrass Land Conservancy says it works to protect land in the Bluegrass region through permanent conservation easements; it received $10,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel AB Boone as President/Treasurer, Alyce B Hoskins as Vice President, and Dowell Hoskins as Director.
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc is led by Samuel Ab Boone, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Ab Boone
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dowell Hoskins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyce B. Hoskins
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Hilary Boone Foundation Inc
How much does Hilary Boone Foundation Inc give each year?
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc gave $903K across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $920K across 63 grants.
What is Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $13,080, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hilary Boone Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Hilary Boone Foundation Inc give grants?
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (41 grants), Delray Beach, FL (3 grants), Harrodsburg, KY (2 grants) and Staten Island, NY (2 grants).
Does Hilary Boone Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subsidy" (69 grants).
Who are Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Lexington School ($150,000), UK Markey Cancer Center Foundation ($51,000) and Town Branch Park Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hilary Boone Foundation Inc?
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $903K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Hilary Boone Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Town Branch Park Inc says its mission is to bring the beauty of the countryside to the city through park design and programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hilary Boone Foundation Inc?
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 Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hilary Boone Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1249175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hilary Boone Foundation Inc 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.
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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