The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie

Foundation · Grantmaker BOYLSTON, MA EIN: 26-2365301

The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie Hill Foundation is a private foundation established in 2010 and based in Boylston, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a private independent foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.1M

-4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$512K

-2.1% YoY

Grant Count

-4.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+2.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie reported a distributable amount of $529K 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

The foundation supports its mission through strategic grantmaking across multiple sectors. Primary funding focus areas include:

Wildlife and Animal Welfare — including animal rescue initiatives
Criminal Justice — crime prevention and criminal justice reform
Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

The foundation maintains its assets through security investments, using the income generated to support its charitable purposes.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Massachusetts
District of Columbia
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $982K (39%)

District of Columbia $810K (32%)

New York $227K (9%)

Alabama $220K (9%)

Connecticut $156K (6%)

Georgia $75K (3%)

Minnesota $35K (1%)

Pennsylvania $10K (0%)

States

Alabama Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Massachusetts Minnesota New York Pennsylvania

Cities

Albert LeaAtlantaBostonBoylstonBrightonCambridgeClintonDorchesterFairfieldHartfordHoldenMalvernMeridenMontgomeryNew HavenNew YorkNewingtonSpringfieldStamfordSterling

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $7,056,939
Total Giving: $511,500
Total Revenues: $217,938
Total Expenses: $528,859
Number of Employees: 0

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $7.37 million
Total Revenues: $234,000
Total Expenses: $539,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,056,939	$7,367,860	$7,673,427
Revenue	$217,938	$233,705	$227,895
Expenses	$528,859	$539,272	$490,401
Qualifying Distributions	$511,500	$522,500	$468,000
Net Investment Income	$254,204	$246,281	$222,712
Distributable Amount	$529,257	$488,309	$496,727

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

223 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($50,000), Nature Conservancy ($50,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORCESTER, MA	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$5,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS WORCESTER, MA	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$7,500
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$7,500
ASPCA WORCESTER, MA	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$7,500
BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE WASHINGTON, DC	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$50,000
BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$16,500
CT HUMANE SOCIETY NEWINGTON, CT	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$10,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$7,500
ENVIROMENTAL DEFENSE FUND BOSTON, MA	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$15,000
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE MONTGOMERY, AL	TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FREDERICK C BROSE	PRESIDENT & TREASURER	1	$8,000
JANICE E SEYMOUR	VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY	1	$1,000
EDMUND HS BROSE	OFFICER	1	$1,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie fund?

The foundation supports its mission through strategic grantmaking across multiple sectors. Primary funding focus areas include: • **Wildlife and Animal Welfare** — including animal rescue initiatives • **Criminal Justice** — crime prevention and criminal justice reform • **Education** • **Human Services** • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** The foundation maintains its assets through security investments, using the income generated to support its charitable purposes.

How do I apply for a grant from The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 52 grants in the most recent reporting year • Typical award range: $3,000–$50,000 **Recent Grantees Include:** • Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($50,000) • The Humane Society of the United States ($25,000) • United Negro College Fund ($20,000) • The Nature Conservancy • Southern Poverty Law Center

Where does The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Massachusetts • District of Columbia • New York

What size grants does The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie award?

In 2024, The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie awarded 41 grants totaling $512K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie reported a distributable amount of $529K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie's EIN?

The C Richard and Olive J Brose Hie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2365301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.