Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation
The Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made 34 grants totaling $1,337,308 to charitable organizations.
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Massachusetts. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,337,308
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,333
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,442,181
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% 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 Hildreth Stewart Charitable 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: 100 Belvidere Street 10-E, Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 423-0211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 160 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 34 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $128K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $641K (2022) to $2.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy Boston, MA | General Use | $1,000,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | General Use | $116,503 |
| Chelsea Collaborative Chelsea, MA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Hildreth Institute Inc Boston, MA | General Use | $40,000 |
| Brookwood School Manchester, MA | General Use | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hartford Hartford, CT | General Use | $9,755 |
| Kingsley Montessori School Boston, MA | General Use | $8,000 |
| Rockport Exchange Rockport, MA | General Use | $6,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford School West Hartford, CT | General Use | $6,000 |
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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 | $8,442,181 | $660,296 | $1,473,822 | $1,337,308 | 34 | $1,419,341 | $578,161 | $436,431 |
| 2023 | $9,256,021 | $4,131,501 | $1,798,685 | $1,565,730 | 33 | $1,755,695 | $836,774 | $429,608 |
| 2022 | $6,890,580 | $627,843 | $700,918 | $640,528 | 26 | $782,442 | $525,116 | $456,219 |
| 2021 | $8,964,657 | $3,465,018 | $3,126,731 | $2,916,168 | 34 | $2,916,168 | $2,465,018 | $405,949 |
| 2020 | $8,503,039 | $2,030,607 | $2,569,797 | $2,498,140 | 33 | — | $1,211,607 | $465,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $436K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Hildreth Institute says its work uses research and policy analysis to pursue change in higher education financing. Brookwood School describes its mission as fostering a community of lifelong learners and global citizens, while Rockport Music says it inspires a love and understanding of music through performances and learning opportunities. The Peabody Essex Museum describes its work as offering experiences in the arts, humanities, and sciences and making its collections accessible.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,337,308. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $1,000,000 to the Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy for general use. Other large grants included $116,503 to The Boston Foundation, $50,000 to Chelsea Collaborative, and $40,000 to Hildreth Institute Inc., all for general use. Brookwood School received $15,000 for general use.
Other 2024 recipients included Kingswood Oxford School, which says it supports students’ development and leadership; Cape Ann Museum, which says it works to preserve and share Cape Ann history and art; and Wellspring House, which says it helps North Shore families and adults pursue employment and financial security.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Robert Hildreth, Diane Hildreth, Anne Hildreth Start 5925, Benjamin Hildreth Start 5925, and Rebecca O'Hanley Start 5925.
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Hildreth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hildreth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Hildreth Start
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Benjamin Hildreth Start
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Rebecca O'Hanley Start
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
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 Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation
How much does Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 33 grants.
What is Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $39,333, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation that year got $128K on average.
Where does Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation give grants?
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gloucester, MA (10 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants), Rockport, MA (5 grants) and Chelsea, MA (2 grants).
Does Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy ($1,000,000), The Boston Foundation ($116,503) and Chelsea Collaborative ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation?
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $436K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Hildreth Institute says its work uses research and policy analysis to pursue change in higher education financing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hildreth Stewart Charitable 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 Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hildreth Stewart Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3195994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hildreth Stewart Charitable 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.
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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