The Hilliard Foundation Inc
The Hilliard Foundation Inc is a private corporate foundation based in Elmira, New York. Established in 1982, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with the primary mission of providing financial assistance to a variety of organizations to support advancement and preservation across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-17.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$482K
+474.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
+211.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+84.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide financial assistance to a variety of organizations to support the advancement and preservation of religion, medical care, learning and education, arts, music, history, and science.
The foundation supports:
- History museums
- Secondary and higher education
- Health organizations
- Community economic development
- Operating support and general support for eligible organizations
- Youth projects
- Mentoring programs
- Advocacy training
Grantmaking
The foundation made nine grants in the most recent reporting period.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $75,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a particular focus on the Elmira area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year Ending April 2025):
- Total Assets: $1,279,493
- Total Revenue: $209,072
- Total Expenses: $621,316
- Net Income: -$412,244
- Total Liabilities: $398,000
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year Ending April 2024):
- Total Assets: $1,552,458
- Total Revenue: $428,354
- Total Expenses: $320,578
Annual Giving: The foundation distributed approximately $482,000 in grants in recent years.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,279,493 | $1,552,458 | $1,092,001 |
| Revenue | $209,072 | $428,354 | $325,904 |
| Expenses | $621,316 | $320,578 | $255,397 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $482,000 | $399,980 | $247,940 |
| Net Investment Income | $56,806 | $18,377 | $16,913 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,264 | $57,964 | $47,638 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIE J VAN DEN BLINK | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ALLEN SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GORDON WEBSTER | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN ALEXANDER | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PAUL SCHWEIZER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHAEL CANTANDO | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GENE EBBRECHT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARGARET JONES | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CLARE VAN DEN BLINK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SARAH VAN DEN BLINK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHERINE MILLER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 100 W 4th St, Elmira, NY 14901-2148
Phone: 607-733-7121
EIN: 16-1176159
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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