The Hildenbrand Family Foundation
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Smithtown, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $585,000 to charitable organizations.
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hildenbrand Family Foundation gave $585K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $585,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,786
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $5,301,648
- -13.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% 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 Hildenbrand Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing says to submit materials in writing to Lynn V. Hildenbrand; applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charity.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn V Hildenbrand
Mailing address: 2 Wheelwright Way, Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone: (631) 979-8870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hildenbrand Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($90K). Together the top 10 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 86 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to North Carolina, 11% to Tennessee, 7% to Maryland, and 4% to Massachusetts. The listed grants also included a $20,000 award to Operation Homefront in Topeka, Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hildenbrand Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2020) to $665K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross New York, NY | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| The Salvation Army New York, NY | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| The Independence Fund Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Woodbury, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Asha Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,301,648 | $523,242 | $667,437 | $585,000 | 14 | $585,000 | $444,744 | $455,586 |
| 2023 | $6,130,823 | $423,334 | $660,869 | $585,000 | 16 | $585,000 | $351,464 | $422,301 |
| 2022 | $6,369,700 | $2,441,547 | $734,719 | $665,000 | 20 | $665,000 | $371,828 | — |
| 2021 | $4,702,372 | $496,903 | $699,325 | $635,000 | 19 | $635,000 | $432,578 | $367,177 |
| 2020 | $4,885,294 | $333,293 | $486,774 | $430,000 | 17 | — | $152,934 | $325,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hildenbrand Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $456K 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 involved in disaster and humanitarian aid, services for military members and veterans, and other charitable work. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. The Independence Fund says it serves the Warfighter community through programs supporting service members, combat veterans, caregivers, families, and allies. Many Hopes says it rescues children from oppression and equips them to pursue justice for others.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $585,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $90,000, with a median of $32,500. All listed 2024 grants were designated unrestricted.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $90,000 to the American Red Cross, $80,000 to The Salvation Army, $70,000 to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, $65,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $55,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other listed awards included $40,000 each to The Independence Fund and Fisher House Foundation, and $20,000 to Many Hopes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn V. Hildenbrand as President, Marc W. Hildenbrand as Director, and Amanda L. Hildenbrand as Secretary.
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation is led by Lynn V Hildenbrand, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn V Hildenbrand
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marc W Hildenbrand
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda L Hildenbrand
Secretary
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 Hildenbrand Family Foundation
How much does The Hildenbrand Family Foundation give each year?
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation gave $585K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $585K across 16 grants.
What is The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $41,786, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hildenbrand Family Foundation give grants?
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Hildenbrand Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($90,000), The Salvation Army ($80,000) and Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hildenbrand Family Foundation?
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $585K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $456K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hildenbrand Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations involved in disaster and humanitarian aid, services for military members and veterans, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hildenbrand Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hildenbrand Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6884677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hildenbrand Family Foundation 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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hildenbrand Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hildenbrand-family-foundation-morg_bbe847cb8a2e4244903db5818c2c167e
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