The Hillis Family Foundation Inc
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hudson, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts and several other states, including organizations working in health care, education, and community services.
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hillis Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,100
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,773
- -61.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,760,999
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Hillis Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Cold Spring Lane, Hudson, MA 01749
Phone: (508) 243-0073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hillis Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 122 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 58% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Florida (19%), Maryland (14%), New York (3%), and New Hampshire (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hillis Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $72K (2024) to $223K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Morton Plant Health Care Fund Belleair, FL | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| Catholic Charities Worcester, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Clearwater Free Clinic Clearwater, FL | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Genesis Club Worcester, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Charlton Fire Department Charlton, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Community Dental Clinic Clearwater, FL | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Worcester, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation New York, NY | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Boston College Boston, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,760,999 | $247,811 | $87,048 | $72,100 | 26 | $72,100 | $235,894 | $94,265 |
| 2023 | $1,600,236 | $107,210 | $192,103 | $179,000 | 25 | $179,000 | $107,210 | $91,488 |
| 2022 | $1,685,129 | $308 | $238,857 | $222,500 | 26 | $222,500 | $39,141 | $104,065 |
| 2021 | $1,923,678 | $196,462 | $131,772 | $116,500 | 22 | $116,500 | $183,753 | $114,478 |
| 2020 | $1,858,988 | $4,492 | $151,564 | $133,493 | 23 | — | $42,493 | $104,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hillis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Clearwater Free Clinic describes its mission as providing low-income uninsured families access to acute and chronic medical care, while Community Dental Clinic describes its work as offering urgent dental care at no cost to low-income, uninsured adults in Pinellas County. Nativity School of Worcester says it provides a high-quality education through a co-divisional model. Other 2024 recipients include organizations in behavioral health and human services, veterans’ services, and higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $72,100. Grants ranged from $600 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to Breakthrough T1D; $5,500 to Morton Plant Health Care Fund; $5,000 each to Catholic Charities, Clearwater Free Clinic, and Genesis Club; and $3,000 each to Charlton Fire Department, Community Dental Clinic, and Nativity School of Worcester. The stated purpose for these grants was “to fund continuing charitable purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David W Hillis as president; Jeffrey W Hillis as treasurer; Patrice M Muchowski as clerk/director; and Carolanne Hillis, David W Hillis Jr, and Susan Hillis as directors.
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc is led by David W. Hillis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Hillis
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolanne Hillis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David W. Hillis Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice M. Muchowski
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hillis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W. Hillis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Hillis Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Hillis Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $179K across 25 grants.
What is The Hillis Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,773, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hillis Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Hillis Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (7 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Clearwater, FL (2 grants) and Charlton, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Hillis Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($10,000), Morton Plant Health Care Fund ($5,500) and Catholic Charities ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hillis Family Foundation Inc?
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (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 Hillis Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hillis Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Hillis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3363268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hillis Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hillis Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hillis-family-foundation-inc-morg_b851534a38f846e192d8fa63ec313d19
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