Overhills Foundation
Overhills Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Established in 1997, it operates as a grantmaking organization with limited staffing, relying on a small board of directors to oversee its philanthropic activities.
Key facts about Overhills Foundation
- EIN
- 13-3922745
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $832,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- Average grant
- $13,639
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,011,445
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Overhills Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Overhills Foundation's 61 itemized 2024 grants were New York (53%), Connecticut (11%) and New Hampshire (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), New Haven, CT (3 grants), Henniker, NH (2 grants) and Saranac Lake, NY (2 grants). 92% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "GeneralGeneral'" (3 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$832K
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
61
+7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-8.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Overhills Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants exclusively to preselected charitable organizations. It does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$13,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut, with additional grantmaking activity in New Hampshire and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 61 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of fiscal year ending November 2023):
- Total assets: $13.8–$14.0 million
- Total revenues: $1,071,447
- Total expenses: $954,680
- Annual income: $1.4 million
Asset growth has been steady, increasing from $11.6 million in 2010 to approximately $14 million in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,011,445 | $13,829,051 | $12,862,137 |
| Revenue | $1,306,188 | $1,071,447 | $1,409,942 |
| Expenses | $940,471 | $954,680 | $1,058,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $832,000 | $851,200 | $963,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,228,117 | $1,006,203 | $1,340,090 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,038,271 | $892,351 | $914,771 |
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
337 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Yale University School of Forestry ($62,500), Christodora Inc ($50,000), White Birch Community Center ($44,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University School of Forestry New Haven, CT | General Support | $62,500 |
| Christodora Inc New York, NY | General Support;ListTotal 0 | $50,000 |
| White Birch Community Center Henniker, NH | General Support | $44,000 |
| Open Space Institute Inc New York, NY | General Support;ListTotal 30000;ListTotal 0 | $33,000 |
| Adirondack Experience Blue Mt Lake, NY | General Support;ListTotal 14000 | $30,000 |
| Adirondack Explorer Saranac Lake, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation LAKE PLACID, NY | GENERAL SUPPPORT | $25,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council New York, NY | General SupportGeneral Support | $25,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three officers and trustees:
- Lucia R Evans – Vice-President & Director
- Edward H Elliman – Vice-President & Director
- Christopher J Elliman – Secretary/Treasurer & Director
All three serve on a limited-hours basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia R Evans | Vice-President & Director | 5 | — |
| Edward H Elliman | Vice-President & Director | 5 | — |
| Christopher J Elliman | Secretary/Treasurer & Dir. | 5 | — |
Recent Grantees
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants documented in 2023 include:
Christodora ($60,000)
Adirondack Explorer ($35,000)
Northern New York Audubon ($35,000)
The foundation has also supported Yale University School of Forestry and other educational and conservation-focused organizations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Overhills Foundation?
The foundation makes grants exclusively to preselected charitable organizations. It does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $250–$63,000 • Average grant: $13,000 • Annual distribution: $815,000–$963,000 (2020–2023) • Total grants made: 276 grants totaling $3.5 million across available records • Grantmaking peaked in 2022 with $963,000 distributed across 69 grants • Most recent year (2023): 77 grants totaling approximately $832,00…
Where does Overhills Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut, with additional grantmaking activity in New Hampshire and Virginia.
What size grants does Overhills Foundation award?
In 2024, Overhills Foundation awarded 61 grants totaling $832K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Overhills Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Overhills Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Overhills Foundation's EIN?
Overhills Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3922745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Overhills Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.