Hillman Family Foundations
Hillman Family Foundations (HFF) is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving as the administrative and program office for 18 independent foundations associated with the Hillman family. Established between 1951 and 2006, HFF provides centralized administrative services including foundation operations, program management, compliance, and investment oversight while allowing each of the 18 foundations to make independent strategic, programmatic, and funding decisions.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
HFF supports the philanthropic and civic work of multiple generations of Hillman family members. The foundations are dedicated to improving the quality of life in their respective geographic areas by supporting effective projects and leveraging other support to grow innovative solutions.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human services
- Sports and recreation
Recent grant distribution shows approximately 33% of giving supports education, 17% supports social and human services, and 16% supports arts and culture.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $50 to $7,500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundations primarily support organizations in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania, with 88% of grants staying in Pennsylvania. However, the foundations also support initiatives across numerous U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1.9 billion
- Revenue: $122.9 million
- Expenses: $94.4 million
- Net Income: $28.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $37.5 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1.87 billion
- Total Revenues: $64 million
- Total Expenses: $101 million
The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1965.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Juliet L. Hillman Simonds – Director and Chairperson
- David K. Roger – Director and President
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
Highmark Health received a grant from Henry L. Hillman Foundation to improve the health of older adults through technology (2025)
Press Release: Highmark Health awarded grant from Henry L. Hillman FoundationThe foundations awarded $5.4 million to address homelessness in Allegheny County (2023)
Hillman Foundation announces $5.4 million to address homelessness in AlleghenyRecent grants boosted 28 Pittsburgh-area organizations
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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