Robert J Hiler Family Foundation
The Robert J Hiler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Robert J Hiler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert J Hiler Family Foundation gave $650K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $325K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $650,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $325,000
- Median grant
- $325,000
- Total assets
- $9,080,729
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert J Hiler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1271 Ave Of The Americas 42Nd Fl, New York, NY 10020-1401
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert J Hiler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Larry & Janet Hiler Charitable Fund ($500K). Together the top 2 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 30 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in New Jersey (77% of grant dollars) and Indiana (23%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert J Hiler Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2024) to $6.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Larry & Janet Hiler Charitable Fund Woodbridge, NJ | General Support | $500,000 |
| Walkerton Community Foundation Walkerton, IN | General Support | $150,000 |
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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 | $9,080,729 | $601,756 | $741,187 | $650,000 | 2 | $679,564 | $538,393 | $730,467 |
| 2023 | $9,244,222 | $279,314 | $78,378 | — | — | $24,839 | $212,002 | $626,436 |
| 2022 | $9,037,925 | $379,435 | $1,084,244 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $1,005,570 | $306,949 | $617,232 |
| 2021 | $9,703,354 | $548,225 | $6,100,791 | $6,000,000 | 3 | $6,017,290 | $436,958 | $696,065 |
| 2020 | $13,707,787 | $11,336,646 | $845,496 | $755,000 | 23 | — | $336,305 | $691,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert J Hiler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $730K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 2 grants totaling $650,000. Grants ranged from $150,000 to $500,000, with a median of $325,000. Both listed grants were for general support: $500,000 to the Larry & Janet Hiler Charitable Fund in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and $150,000 to Walkerton Community Foundation in Walkerton, Indiana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bessemer Trust Company is listed as the foundation’s corporate trustee.
Robert J Hiler Family Foundation's only listed officer is Bessemer Trust Company, Corporate Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bessemer Trust Company
Corporate Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $86K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Bessemer Trust Company (Corporate Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert J Hiler Family Foundation
How much does Robert J Hiler Family Foundation give each year?
Robert J Hiler Family Foundation gave $650K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Robert J Hiler Family Foundation?
Robert J Hiler Family Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $680K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $730K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Robert J Hiler Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Robert J Hiler Family Foundation make grants?
The 2024 grants went to organizations in New Jersey (77% of grant dollars) and Indiana (23%).
What is Robert J Hiler Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert J Hiler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6265093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert J Hiler Family 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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