Hillman Family Foundations
Hillman Family Foundations is an umbrella organization for 18 related private grantmaking foundations based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization was formed in 2008 to administer the collective grantmaking activities of foundations associated with the extended Hillman family. The foundations operate as a coordinated network while maintaining individual identities and distinct grantmaking priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9B
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$88.8M
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
814
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
+7.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hillman Family Foundations reported a distributable amount of $91.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Hillman Family Foundations serves as the administrative and program office for its 18 named foundations. Each foundation retains its own grantmaking focus and eligibility criteria. The collective network funds across the following areas:
- Arts and Culture (including visual arts, artist development in visual and performing arts)
- Health and Medicine (including medical research, vision care, healthcare)
- Education (including higher education and educational projects)
- Human Services (including services for individuals with disabilities, women and children, intellectual and developmental disabilities)
- Economic Development
- Conservation and Environment (including sustainable development)
- Community Development and Civic Affairs
- Religion
- Technology
- Youth Programs (with focus on social enterprise and entrepreneurship)
Grantmaking
Prospective applicants should address grant inquiries to the appropriate individual foundation within the network, as each maintains separate application procedures and eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants should address grant inquiries to the appropriate individual foundation within the network, as each maintains separate application procedures and eligibility requirements.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundations fund primarily in Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania. Some foundations also operate in California, New York, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024)
- Total Assets: $1.9 billion
- Total Revenue: $123 million
- Total Expenses: $94.4 million
- Net Income: $28.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $37.5 million
Revenue Composition (2024)
- Dividends: $8.7 million
- Sales of Assets: $114 million
- Other Income: $226,789
Historical Assets (2023)
- Total Assets: $1.87 billion
- Total Revenue: $64 million
- Total Expenses: $101 million
Staffing
The organization operates with 12 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,902,436,850 | $1,865,996,880 | $1,822,623,178 |
| Revenue | $122,886,247 | $63,977,937 | $104,838,555 |
| Expenses | $94,426,435 | $101,035,007 | $109,602,771 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $93,596,504 | $94,824,265 | $102,787,826 |
| Net Investment Income | $145,633,497 | $53,162,713 | $53,204,924 |
| Distributable Amount | $91,929,651 | $88,728,858 | $97,052,264 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from Hillman Family Foundations
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation Grant
HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation Grant
HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant
HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include African American Cultural Center ($1,500,000), Allegheny County Department of Human Services ($1,000,000), Ach Clear Pathways ($375,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 25 CARRICK AVE PROJECT PITTSBURGH, PA | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR A TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| 412 FOOD RESCUE INC PITTSBURGH, PA | OPERATIONS SUPPORT DURING LEADERSHIP TRANSITION | $150,000 |
| ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS PITTSBURGH, PA | MATCHING GIFT | $250 |
| ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS PITTSBURGH, PA | OPERATING SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR HILL DISTRICT YOUTH AND SENIORS PROGRAMMING | $375,000 |
| ACTION FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY INC CHARLESTON, MA | YOUTH CLIMATE EDUCATION AT SCALE: OUR CLIMATE OUR FUTURE | $20,000 |
| ACTION-HOUSING INC PITTSBURGH, PA | MATCHING GIFT | $750 |
| ACTION-HOUSING INC PITTSBURGH, PA | LEADERSHIP TRANSITION SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| ADELANTE MUJERES FOREST GROVE, OR | CHICAS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION SARANAC LAKE, NY | CAPITAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ADIRONDACK PUBLIC OBSERVATORY INC TUPPER LAKE, NY | ENHANCED ACCESS TO ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David K. Roger – Director/President
- Juliet L. Hillman Simonds – Director/Chairperson
- Lisa R. Johns – Treasurer/VP of Finance
- Bruce I. Crocker – Director/Secretary
- Carolyn D Duronio – Director
- D Tyler Gourley – Assistant Secretary/Executive VP
- Jared L Cohon – Director (through March 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIET L HILLMAN SIMONDS | DIRECTOR/CHAIRPERSON | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID K ROGER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | $837,016 |
| LISA R JOHNS | TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $399,472 |
| BRUCE I CROCKER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 0.5 | $25,000 |
| CAROLYN D DURONIO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $25,000 |
| D TYLER GOURLEY | ASST. SECRETARY/EXEC. VP | 40 | $399,472 |
| JARED L COHON | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 03/24) | 0.5 | $25,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hillman Family Foundations has announced significant grant initiatives in recent years, including:
Hillman Foundation granting millions to 28 Pittsburgh groups$5.4 million to address homelessness in Allegheny County
Hillman Foundation announces $5.4 million to address homelessness in Allegheny County | YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh$7 million to arts and cultural nonprofits
Hillman Foundation Granting $7 Million to Arts and Cultural Nonprofits | Pittsburgh MagazineFunding for affordable housing programs in Pittsburgh
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Boosts Affordable Housing Programs In Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh MagazineFunding for housing stability initiatives
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Announces Funding for Housing Stability | Grantmakers of Western PennsylvaniaFrequently Asked Questions
What does Hillman Family Foundations fund?
Hillman Family Foundations serves as the administrative and program office for its 18 named foundations. Each foundation retains its own grantmaking focus and eligibility criteria. The collective network funds across the following areas: • **Arts and Culture** (including visual arts, artist development in visual and performing arts) • **Health and Medicine** (including medical research, vision care, healthcare) • **Education** (including higher education and educational projects) • **Human Serv…
How do I apply for a grant from Hillman Family Foundations?
• **2024 Total Grants:** $88.8 million across 1,284 grantees • **2023 Total Grants:** $70.1 million across 756+ grants • **2021 Total Grants:** $89.3 million across 898 grants • **Typical Award Range:** $50 to $7,500,000 • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: $3,000,000 (Cultural District Streetscape Repairs and Public Realm Improvements) • Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation: $3,000,000 (Preservation and Stabilization of Carrie Furnace) • Hill Community Development Corporation: $3,000,000 (Reconstructi…
Where does Hillman Family Foundations make grants?
The foundations fund primarily in Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania. Some foundations also operate in California, New York, and Oregon.
What size grants does Hillman Family Foundations award?
In 2024, Hillman Family Foundations awarded 814 grants totaling $88.8M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hillman Family Foundations required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hillman Family Foundations reported a distributable amount of $91.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hillman Family Foundations's EIN?
Hillman Family Foundations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6065959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated June 2026.
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