Hind Foundation
Hind Foundation is a private foundation based in San Luis Obispo, California, that funds community-based projects and programs intended to build an enduring legacy for future generations. Its website describes its work as supporting nonprofit organizations with resources, tools, and ideas to help them meet their objectives and serve their communities.
Hind Foundation at a glance
In short: Hind Foundation gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $405K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,238,000
- +1077.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $404,750
- +194.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,610,339
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hind Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted online. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that applications should be made online and lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Apply Online At Wwwhindfoundationor
Mailing address: PO Box 13259, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Phone: (805) 544-0914
Website: https://hindfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Hind Foundation
Hind Foundation Standard Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hind Foundation: Continuing Education Grant
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Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hind Foundation: Supplemental Grant
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Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Guide Dogs for the Blind ($2.0M). Together the top 8 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 39 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website limits its funding scope to projects in California. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to California recipients, including organizations in San Rafael, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Walnut Creek, and San Diego.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hind Foundation gives
- Giving grew 246% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 308% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2024) to $6.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | General Funding | $2,000,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre San Luis Obispo, CA | General Funding | $750,000 |
| Spokes San Luis Obispo, CA | General Funding | $240,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | General Funding | $28,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Saving Horses Inc Encinitas, CA | General Funding | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,610,339 | $604,376 | $3,334,206 | $3,238,000 | 8 | $3,247,777 | $517,947 | $1,053,462 |
| 2024 | $20,250,667 | $1,277,712 | $398,172 | $275,000 | 2 | $305,291 | $1,184,831 | $1,015,152 |
| 2023 | $19,416,127 | $302,144 | $2,280,304 | $2,128,750 | 9 | $2,152,293 | $490,215 | $947,206 |
| 2022 | $21,349,287 | $3,770,474 | $1,220,028 | $936,998 | 7 | $954,921 | $3,637,367 | $1,135,574 |
| 2021 | $18,798,841 | $5,572,326 | $6,730,450 | $6,578,900 | 13 | — | $5,432,756 | $1,207,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to fund community-based projects and programs that encourage people to work together to build an enduring legacy for future generations. Its stated funding areas are ecosystem conservation, historical landmark restoration, music and visual arts, plant and wildlife protection, and land and nature conservation.
The foundation says it works with community-based nonprofits whose volunteers and members participate in decisions affecting their communities. Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Guide Dogs for the Blind says it empowers lives through partnerships between people, dogs, and communities; San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre says it produces professional theatre, nurtures artists, and provides theatre education; and Save the Redwoods League says it protects and restores redwood forests. Spokes describes its work as providing training, consulting, and resources to nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports eight grants totaling $3,238,000. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $100,000. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to California recipients. The largest awards were $2,000,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind and $750,000 to San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, both for general funding. Other reported awards included $240,000 to Spokes, $100,000 each to Save the Redwoods League and Westmont College, and $28,000 to Lindsay Wildlife Museum.
The foundation’s website describes its Standard Grant as supporting projects and programs with visible community impacts in California. It lists ecosystem conservation, historical landmark restoration, music and visual arts, plant and wildlife protection, and land conservation as eligible areas. The website says applications are submitted online and that the foundation is currently accepting applications. Its stated Standard Grant eligibility criteria include a California 501(c)(3) designation, more than three years as a California 501(c)(3), majority support from the organization’s local community, a regularly meeting board, and at least one annual fundraising event. Projects must be based in California and provide an enduring community benefit. The program description also calls for adequate support alongside the foundation’s resources. The program information states that grants are not available for previously funded projects or for educational and administrative costs; the website also says an organization must not have received a Standard Grant in the past two years or applied for or been denied one in the past year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Hind, Meegan Hind, and Kirsten Hind as directors.
Hind Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Hind
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Hind
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meegan Hind
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hind Foundation
How much does Hind Foundation give each year?
Hind Foundation gave $3.2M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $275K across 2 grants.
What is Hind Foundation's typical grant size?
Hind Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $404,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hind Foundation give grants?
Hind Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Luis Obispo, CA (2 grants).
Does Hind Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hind Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hind Foundation's largest grantees?
Hind Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Guide Dogs for the Blind ($2,000,000), San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre ($750,000) and Spokes ($240,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hind Foundation?
Hind Foundation reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hind Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to fund community-based projects and programs that encourage people to work together to build an enduring legacy for future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hind Foundation?
Applications are submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hind Foundation's EIN?
Hind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5150383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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