The Hilliard Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker ELMIRA, NY EIN: 16-1176159

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.

Key facts about The Hilliard Foundation Inc

EIN: 16-1176159
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $482,000
Grants made (2025): 28
Average grant: $17,214
Median grant: $12,000
New grantees (estimate): 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
Total assets: $1,279,493
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Hilliard Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Hilliard Foundation Inc's 28 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (19 grants) and Corning, NY (7 grants). 39% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is The Hilliard Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

16%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $22K. How we count

Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.

24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 872% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

+211.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+84.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hilliard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

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

New York $482K (100%)

Share of all 28 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

New York Virginia

Cities

ElmiraCorningHorseheadsPainted PostIthacaArlington

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Elmira College ($100,000 across 2 grants), Tanglewood Nature Center ($60,000 across 2 grants), United Way of the Southern Tier ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ELMIRA COLLEGE ELMIRA, NY	LIBRARY BUILDING CONTROLS	$75,000
TANGLEWOOD NATURE CENTER ELMIRA, NY	CANOPY WALKWAY PROJECT	$50,000
UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTHERN TIER CORNING, NY	ANNUAL FUND SUPPORT	$50,000
ELMIRA COLLEGE ELMIRA, NY	MAKERSPACE PROJECT	$25,000
QUARRY FARM FOUNDATION INC ELMIRA, NY	RENOVATIONS	$25,000
YWCA ELMIRA & THE TWIN TIERS ELMIRA, NY	PLAYGROUND PROJECT	$25,000
COMMUNITY ARTS OF ELMIRA ELMIRA, NY	OPERATING SUPPORT	$20,000
CLEMENS CENTER ELMIRA, NY	OPERATING SUPPORT	$15,000
COMMUNITY ARTS OF ELMIRA ELMIRA, NY	MURAL FEST PROGRAM	$15,000
FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER ELMIRA, NY	OPERATING SUPPORT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Hilliard Foundation Inc fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from The Hilliard Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $75,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • National Soaring Museum: $15,000 (Operating Support) • American Diabetes Association (ADA): $10,000 (Youth Project) • Corning Elmira Musical Arts Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes: $10,000 (General Support) The foundation made nine grants in the most recent reporting period.

Where does The Hilliard Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a particular focus on the Elmira area and surrounding regions.

What size grants does The Hilliard Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, The Hilliard Foundation Inc awarded 28 grants totaling $482K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Hilliard Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Hilliard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.