The Edward E Hills Fund
The Edward E Hills Fund is a private foundation based in Woodside, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including education, health care, animal welfare, emergency services, and the arts.
The Edward E Hills Fund at a glance
In short: The Edward E Hills Fund gave $428K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $428,000
- +220.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,778
- +416.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,687,576
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 The Edward E Hills Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 119 Sheridan Way, Woodside, CA 94062
Phone: (707) 254-1170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward E Hills Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University Medical Center ($300K). Together the top 10 received $404K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 95 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to California recipients. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (3%), Virginia (3%), New York (2%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edward E Hills Fund gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 487% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $428K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $428K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Medical Center Stanford, CA | To contribuite to the world by educating students for lives of leadership and purposeful contribuition; advancing fundamental knowledge and cultivating creativity; and accelerating solutions and amplifying their impact. | $300,000 |
| The Maven Project San Francisoc, CA | To address the social, racial and economic inequities in healthcare by connecting frontline safety net clinic providers with expert physician volunteers for medical advice, mentorship and education | $35,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | To provide free surgical care and improve surgical delivery systems in west and centeral africa. | $12,000 |
| Hoover Institution - Stanford Unive Stanford, CA | Education to promote the principle of individual and economic freedom. | $10,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Inc Vacaville, CA | To Transport Domestic and Endangered Animals at Risk. | $10,000 |
| Noah's Lost Ark Marrifield, VA | To provide a permanent safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals. | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To support America's first responders with specially adapted smart homes for those with catastrophic injuries. | $10,000 |
| Woodside - Portola Valley Fire Fdn Woodside, CA | Fire Safety | $7,000 |
| San Francisco Moma San Francisco, CA | Support of the Arts | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross San Francisco, CA | To alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,687,576 | $3,782 | $465,446 | $428,000 | 18 | $452,964 | — | $92,984 |
| 2024 | $2,149,240 | $70,552 | $159,988 | $133,500 | 29 | $151,176 | $61,740 | $108,065 |
| 2023 | $2,238,676 | $80,207 | $236,545 | $210,716 | 20 | $227,944 | $71,606 | $113,070 |
| 2022 | $2,395,014 | $9,614 | $311,835 | $282,946 | 23 | $302,214 | — | $124,447 |
| 2021 | $2,697,235 | $-2,627,319 | $486,464 | $288,500 | 5 | $417,080 | — | $195,541 |
| 2020 | $7,898,323 | $19 | $261,275 | $100,000 | 1 | — | — | $224,234 |
| 2019 | $7,879,578 | $-814,832 | $364,829 | $183,537 | 2 | — | — | $223,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward E Hills Fund reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 available information does not state the fund’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for Stanford University Medical Center and the Hoover Institution at Stanford, as well as organizations addressing health care access, animal welfare, fire safety, emergency response, and the arts.
Grantee descriptions provide further examples of the work supported. The Maven Project says it connects providers at safety-net clinics with volunteer physicians for advice, mentorship, and education, helping patients access specialty care. Chimp Haven says it provides care for sanctuary chimpanzees and promotes action for the species. Baby Rhino Rescue describes its work as rescuing orphaned baby rhinos and raising awareness about their threatened status. Feeding Pets of the Homeless says it provides food and basic emergency veterinary care for pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 18 grants totaling $428,000. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $300,000 to Stanford University Medical Center and $35,000 to The Maven Project. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Mercy Ships and $10,000 each to the Hoover Institution at Stanford, Pilots to the Rescue, Noah’s Lost Ark, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Other 2025 recipients included Chimp Haven, which received $5,000; Irondog K9 International, which received $5,000; Baby Rhino Rescue, which received $2,500; and Feeding Pets of the Homeless, which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ingrid von Mangoldt Hills as President and Dorothy Frances Browning as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Edward E Hills Fund is led by Ingrid Von Mangoldt Hills, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ingrid Von Mangoldt Hills
President
On filings since 2019
18 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $25K (2025)
Dorothy Frances Browning
Scrty & Trsurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Ingrid Von Mangoldt Hills (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Edward E Hills Fund
How much does The Edward E Hills Fund give each year?
The Edward E Hills Fund gave $428K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 29 grants.
What is The Edward E Hills Fund's typical grant size?
The Edward E Hills Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,778, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward E Hills Fund give grants?
The Edward E Hills Fund gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Stanford, CA (2 grants).
Does The Edward E Hills Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward E Hills Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Edward E Hills Fund's largest grantees?
The Edward E Hills Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Stanford University Medical Center ($300,000), The Maven Project ($35,000) and Mercy Ships ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward E Hills Fund?
The Edward E Hills Fund reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $453K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward E Hills Fund fund?
The available information does not state the fund’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for Stanford University Medical Center and the Hoover Institution at Stanford, as well as organizations addressing health care access, animal welfare, fire safety, emergency response, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward E Hills Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward E Hills Fund's EIN?
The Edward E Hills Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6062537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Edward E Hills Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Edward E Hills Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-edward-e-hills-fund-morg_5bec7c5402044036ac54792876dd8b14
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