The Allen Hilles Fund

RADNOR, PA EIN: 51-6154986 Website

Children and youth Women and girls Economically disadvantaged people Low-income people Arts and culture

The Allen Hilles Fund is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, established in 1983 by Edith Hilles Dewees in memory of her father, Thomas Allen Hilles. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a volunteer board and focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations through direct services and advocacy strategies.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.9M

+10.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$526K

-7.1% YoY

Grant Count

-5.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-2.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allen Hilles Fund reported a distributable amount of $514K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education — including elementary and secondary education and educational advocacy
Youth Development — youth enhancement and youth arts programming
Women's Self-Sufficiency — women's independence and empowerment
Community Development — opportunities in the Northeast Kingdom

The fund may also consider projects related to the Religious Society of Friends if they are consistent with the fund's priority areas.

The foundation affirms its commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity in its grantmaking and organizational practices.

Grantmaking

Sue Hone, Grants Manager

Grant Range

$500–$18,800

Average Grant

amount: approximately $7,900–$10,500

Review Cycle

March 15 and September 15

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The fund primarily supports organizations serving:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Northeast Kingdom, Vermont (Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia Counties)
New York City (for certain initiatives)

The fund has also provided financial support to organizations in other major urban centers including Atlanta, Denver, and Washington, D.C.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $1.5M (89%)

New York $70K (4%)

Vermont $53K (3%)

Colorado $23K (1%)

New Jersey $20K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (1%)

Georgia $10K (1%)

States

Colorado District of Columbia Georgia North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Vermont

Cities

AlbanyAtlantaBala CynwydBattleboroBurlingtonCamp HillCraftsburyDenverDerbyDrexel HillDrexel HillsEast FairfieldGreensboroGreenwood VillageHarrisburgKennett SquareMiddleburyMiquonMontclairNarberth

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $5,852,770
Total annual giving: $526,240
Total revenues: $1,233,322
Total expenses: $680,047
Giving rate: approximately 9.0% of assets
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,852,770	$5,299,495	$5,625,584
Revenue	$1,233,322	$354,237	$242,843
Expenses	$680,047	$680,326	$761,924
Qualifying Distributions	$612,978	$634,579	$674,348
Net Investment Income	$1,171,611	$296,746	$179,176
Distributable Amount	$513,849	$452,273	$482,513

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

1 open opportunity from The Allen Hilles Fund

Foundation

Hilles Fund Grant

THE ALLEN HILLES FUND

Amount

US $4,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Abortion Liberation Fund of Pa ($10,000), After School Activities Partnerships ($10,000), Beyond the Bars ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABORTION LIBERATION FUND OF PA PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
ACHIEVE NOW PHILADELPHIA, PA	WATERFALL PILOT SUPPORT	$5,000
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PARTNERSHIPS PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
ALBANY COMMUNITY TRUST INC ALBANY, VT	ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAMMING 2025	$7,740
ALLENS LANE ART CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA	STENTON FAMILY MANOR PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM	$5,000
AMANDLA PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
ARTWELL COLLABORATIVE PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$7,000
ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE PHILADELPHIA, PA	YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION	$7,000
AWBURY ARBORETUM ASSOCATION PHILADELPHIA, PA	FIELD STUDIES PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Robert L. Dewees Jr. — President
Stephanie D. Judson — Director
Edward D. Dewees — Treasurer

The foundation operates with a volunteer board, with no paid staff positions.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT L DEWEES JR ESQ	PRESIDENT	0.5	—
STEPHANIE D JUDSON	DIRECTOR	0.5	—
EDWARD D DEWEES CFA CIC	TREASURER	0.5	—
DAPHNE ROWE	SECRETARY/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1	—
CHRISTINA HOLIDAY	DIRECTOR	0.5	—
CANDACE MATTHEWS BASS	DIRECTOR	0.5	—
OCTAVIA HOWELL	DIRECTOR	0.5	—
BRIAN JONES	DIRECTOR	0.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation remains actively engaged in grantmaking with 1 live grant opportunity listed. Recent grants have supported organizations including the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia, Children First PA, and Lift Every Voice Philly, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $11,000 for specific initiatives focused on education access, parent empowerment, and community organizing.

Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation Announces 2026 Grant

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Children and youth Women and girls Economically disadvantaged people Low-income people Arts and culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Allen Hilles Fund fund?

The Hilles Fund seeks to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and women in the city of Philadelphia and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont (comprising Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia Counties) by supporting direct services and advocacy strategies that focus on: • **Education** — including elementary and secondary education and educational advocacy • **Youth Development** — youth enhancement and youth arts programming • **Women's Self-Sufficiency** — women's independence and empowerment …

How do I apply for a grant from The Allen Hilles Fund?

**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Typical grant range: $500–$18,800 • Average grant amount: approximately $7,900–$10,500 • Median grant amount: $7,000–$7,600 • Recent annual grant activity: 74–81 grants awarded annually • Total annual giving: approximately $526,000–$613,000 **Application Process:** • Application deadlines: March 15 and September 15 • Applications are submitted through an online portal • Applicants should tailor requests to one-year operating or program support in the typical $3,0…

Where does The Allen Hilles Fund make grants?

The fund primarily supports organizations serving: • **Philadelphia, Pennsylvania** • **Northeast Kingdom, Vermont** (Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia Counties) • **New York City** (for certain initiatives) The fund has also provided financial support to organizations in other major urban centers including Atlanta, Denver, and Washington, D.C.

What size grants does The Allen Hilles Fund award?

In 2024, The Allen Hilles Fund awarded 75 grants totaling $526K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Allen Hilles Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Allen Hilles Fund reported a distributable amount of $514K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.