Hildreth Foundation Inc
Hildreth Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2020 filing states that it filed a certificate of dissolution dated September 10, 2020, and distributed all its assets to an IRC Section 501(c)(3) public charity by December 31, 2020.
Hildreth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hildreth Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 50 grants in 2020 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,312,211
- +2216.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 50
- +35.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $26,244
- +1614.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $24,414
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hildreth Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It filed for dissolution in 2020 and distributed all its assets by December 31 of that year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41 South High St Suites 2800-3200, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 227-2174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hildreth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Johnson Charitable Gift Fund ($1.3M across 50 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 87 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2019) to $1.3M (2020). In 2020 it made 50 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $73,642 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $66,001 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $63,540 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $56,699 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $50,939 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $47,901 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $45,938 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $35,199 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund | $34,137 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Op Fund - See Statement 9 | $31,701 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $25,509 | $1,366,196 | $1,312,211 | 50 | — | $47,022 |
| 2019 | $834,687 | $104,016 | $81,967 | $56,650 | 37 | $84,074 | $59,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hildreth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2020 — 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 Hildreth Foundation Inc is provided. The largest listed 2020 grants went to the Johnson Charitable Gift Fund. That grantee describes its mission as promoting and supporting philanthropy by simplifying charitable giving and educating donors about its benefits and rewards.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $1,312,211. Grant amounts ranged from $470 to $73,642, with a median of $24,414. In 2019, it reported 37 grants totaling $56,650. Its 2020 filing, the latest on this page, reports 50 grants totaling $1.3 million.
The largest listed 2020 grants were repeated awards to the Johnson Charitable Gift Fund in Cincinnati: $73,642, $66,001, $63,540, $56,699, and $50,939. The filing describes these awards as general operating support. The foundation reported no direct charitable activity or program expenses during 2020.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Louis H Sanford as president, Timothy E Hildreth as vice president and secretary, and Mark Merkle as vice president and treasurer.
Hildreth Foundation Inc is led by Louis H. Sanford, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Louis H. Sanford
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Merkle
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Hildreth
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louis R. Hildreth II (2019) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Hildreth Foundation Inc
How much does Hildreth Foundation Inc give each year?
Hildreth Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 50 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $57K across 37 grants.
What is Hildreth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hildreth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $24,414, and its average grant was $26,244, across 50 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hildreth Foundation Inc give grants?
Hildreth Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (50 grants).
Does Hildreth Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hildreth Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Hildreth Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for Hildreth Foundation Inc is provided. The largest listed 2020 grants went to the Johnson Charitable Gift Fund. That grantee describes its mission as promoting and supporting philanthropy by simplifying charitable giving and educating donors about its benefits and rewards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hildreth Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Hildreth Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Hildreth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hildreth Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hildreth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6026444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Hildreth Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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