The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. It provides general support to charitable organizations and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons at a glance
In short: The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons gave $155K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,100
- +675.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,079
- +66.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,422,055
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (77% 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 H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 546, Greenville, SC 29602
Phone: (864) 233-0708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USS Yorktown Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 9% to Georgia, 6% to North Carolina, 4% to Tennessee, and 3% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons gives
- Giving grew 174% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $155K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USS Yorktown Foundation Mt Pleasant, SC | General Fund | $20,000 |
| The Swamp Fox Players Georgetown, SC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Kind of Upstate Greenville, SC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association Braselton, GA | General Fund | $13,460 |
| Phillip Simmons Elementary School Wando, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Phillip Simmons Middle School Charleston, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Charleston Day School Charleston, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Grace Church Cathedral Charleston, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church Mt Pleasant, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Buncombe Street Child Development Greenville, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,422,055 | $506,432 | $163,236 | $155,100 | 14 | $156,850 | $290,849 | $176,129 |
| 2024 | $3,083,859 | $393,185 | $34,134 | $20,000 | 3 | $23,300 | $178,491 | $158,235 |
| 2023 | $2,719,808 | $801,528 | $57,052 | $52,140 | 8 | $53,867 | $586,345 | $122,243 |
| 2022 | $1,975,971 | $260,666 | $61,965 | $56,640 | 7 | $58,221 | $44,845 | $114,552 |
| 2021 | $1,777,407 | $266,280 | $65,075 | $60,540 | 4 | $62,520 | $51,204 | $111,922 |
| 2020 | $1,576,727 | $249,131 | $56,507 | $50,930 | 4 | — | $34,342 | $83,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides funds for general support for charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, the USS Yorktown Foundation says it works with Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum to promote traditions of service, leadership, duty, and sacrifice through education, exhibits, programming, and community outreach. The American Junior Golf Association describes its work as promoting junior golf competitions and serving its members. Charleston Day School says it aims to foster scholarship, integrity, respect, and responsibility in students. Golf Fore Africa says it supports children and families living in extreme poverty in Africa through programs intended to help families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $155,100. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to the USS Yorktown Foundation, $15,000 each to The Swamp Fox Players and Kind of Upstate, and $13,460 to the American Junior Golf Association. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Phillip Simmons Elementary School, Phillip Simmons Middle School, Charleston Day School, Grace Church Cathedral, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Buncombe Street Child Development, The Rams Club, and The College of Charleston Athletic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists H Neel Hipp Jr and Scott Timmons Hipp as trustees.
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Neel Hipp Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Timmons Hipp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons
How much does The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons give each year?
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons gave $155K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's typical grant size?
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,079, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons give grants?
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons gives mostly in South Carolina: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (4 grants), Mt Pleasant, SC (2 grants) and Greenville, SC (2 grants).
Does The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's largest grantees?
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's largest 2025 grantees include USS Yorktown Foundation ($20,000), The Swamp Fox Players ($15,000) and Kind of Upstate ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons?
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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.
What does The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons fund?
The foundation states that it provides funds for general support for charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's EIN?
The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1089866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The H Neel Hipp and Scott Timmons 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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