The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 20-5062031

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 27 grants totaling $169,721 to charitable organizations, including cultural, educational, and arts organizations.

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin at a glance

In short: The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin gave $170K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$169,721
-9.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
27
+17.4% vs 2023
Average grant
$6,286
-22.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$3,500
Total assets
$565
-41.2% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
Primary geography
New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 501 Madison Ave Co Smith Co 704, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 750-8161

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

American Museum of Natural History: $20KAmerican Museum of NaturalHistory$20KNew York Philharmonic: $20KNew York Philharmonic$20KUsta Foundation: $20KUsta Foundation$20KInternational School of Brooklyn: $15KInternational School ofBrooklyn$15KThe Actors Studio: $15KThe Actors Studio$15KHamptons International Film Festival: $10KHamptons International FilmFestival$10KRadiation & Public Health Project: $10KRadiation & Public HealthProject$10KWQXR Radio: $10KWQXR Radio$10KThe Baldwin Fund: $7KThe Baldwin Fund$7KManhattan School of Music: $5KManhattan School of Music$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was American Museum of Natural History ($20K). Together the top 10 received $132K.

Grant Size Distribution

259 grants across all recorded years

250<$50K9$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 259 (97%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 6% to recipients in New Jersey.

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkEast HamptonAmagansettSouthamptonBrooklynSag HarborWashingtonHartfordWarnersLos AngelesOcean CityPurchaseSagaponackAustinChamberlainElmsfordFairfieldNew HavenPasadenaPhiladelphia

Is The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin open to new grantees?

22%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K112 grants2020 69 grants2021 28 grants2022 23 grants2023 27 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2024) to $673K (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $170K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Museum of Natural History New York, NYSupport$20,000
New York Philharmonic New York, NYSupport$20,000
Usta Foundation Purchase, NYSupport$20,000
International School of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NYSupport$15,000
The Actors Studio New York, NYSupport$15,000
Hamptons International Film Festival East Hampton, NYSupport$10,000
Radiation & Public Health Project Ocean City, NJSupport$10,000
WQXR Radio New York, NYSupport$10,000
The Baldwin Fund Warners, NYSupport$7,200
Manhattan School of Music New York, NYSupport$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$565$169,500$169,896$169,72127$169,721$28
2023$961$187,000$186,445$186,44523$186,445$34
2022$406$190,250$192,910$192,86028$192,910$86
2021$3,066$636,500$654,484$654,45969$654,459$594
2020$21,050$685,000$674,089$673,000112—$768

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin reported a distributable amount of $28 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as scientific research and education, tennis and youth education, schools, theatre, music, public radio, and libraries.

The American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research and education. The USTA Foundation says it brings tennis and education together, with particular emphasis on under-resourced youth. The International School of Brooklyn describes its work as developing creative, critically minded learners and leaders. The Actors’ Studio says it provides professional actors a place to develop their talent and experiment with creative theatre.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $169,721. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Its largest awards included $20,000 each to the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Philharmonic, and the USTA Foundation; $15,000 each to the International School of Brooklyn and The Actors Studio; and $10,000 each to the Hamptons International Film Festival, Radiation & Public Health Project, and WQXR Radio. Other grants included $7,200 to The Baldwin Fund and $5,000 each to Manhattan School of Music, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and New York Public Radio.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Alexander R Baldwin III, Dan Wechsler, and Brendan O’Connell as directors.

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Alexander R. Baldwin III

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brendan O'Connell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Wechsler

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin

How much does The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin give each year?

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin gave $170K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 23 grants.

What is The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's typical grant size?

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,286, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin that year got $2K on average.

Where does The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin give grants?

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), East Hampton, NY (5 grants) and Amagansett, NY (2 grants).

Does The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (27 grants).

Who are The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's largest grantees?

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's largest 2024 grantees include American Museum of Natural History ($20,000), New York Philharmonic ($20,000) and Usta Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin?

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin reported $565 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as scientific research and education, tennis and youth education, schools, theatre, music, public radio, and libraries. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin?

The foundation 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 Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's EIN?

The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5062031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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