The Hills Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 33-6546208

The Hills Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported making grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, research, community services, animal welfare, and support for veterans.

Key facts about The Hills Family Foundation

In short: The Hills Family Foundation gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
33-6546208
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$32,000
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$2,909
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$114,870
Primary geography
Connecticut (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$115K

Annual Giving

$32K

Grant Count

11

Avg Grant Size

$3K

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Waterford Country School says it enriches children’s lives and strengthens families through specialized programs and community services; the Real Organic Project says it teaches farmers and consumers about healthy soil and biological farming; and Hands On Hartford says it responds to people in need through community programs.

Other grantees describe work supporting people affected by neurofibromatosis and research for a cure (Neurofibromatosis Network), providing service dogs to veterans (K9s for Warriors), and promoting companion-animal welfare through adoption, medical care, education, and cruelty prevention (Connecticut Humane Society).

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $32,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 grant dollars were reported across recipient states, with Connecticut receiving 39%, Vermont 23%, Pennsylvania 16%, Florida 8%, and Illinois 8%. The listed grants also included recipients in Virginia and Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

BethelDowningtonEast ThefordHartfordHerndonMemphisNewingtonPonte VedraSt Albans CityWaterfordWheaton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K11 grants2025

In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $32K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Waterford Country School: $5KWaterford Country School$5KFriedreich's Ataxia Research: $5KFriedreich's Ataxia Research$5KReal Organic Project: $5KReal Organic Project$5KK9'S for Warriors: $3KK9'S for Warriors$3KHands on Hartford: $3KHands on Hartford$3KConnecticut Humane Society: $3KConnecticut Humane Society$3KKind Works: $3KKind Works$3KAfterglow Foundation: $3KAfterglow Foundation$3KNeurofibromatosis Network: $3KNeurofibromatosis Network$3KScore Foundation: $1KScore Foundation$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was Waterford Country School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Waterford Country School Waterford, CTCharitable$5,000
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Downington, PACharitable$5,000
Real Organic Project East Theford, VTCharitable$5,000
K9'S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FLCharitable$2,500
Hands on Hartford Hartford, CTCharitable$2,500
Connecticut Humane Society Newington, CTCharitable$2,500
Kind Works Bethel, CTChartiable$2,500
Afterglow Foundation St Albans City, VTCharitable$2,500
Neurofibromatosis Network Wheaton, ILCharitable$2,500
Score Foundation Herndon, VACharitable$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $114,870 $5,773 $37,056 $32,000 across 11 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$114,870
Revenue$5,773
Expenses$37,056
Qualifying Distributions$32,000
Net Investment Income$5,336

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists the following advisors: Cavlin A. Hills Jr, Sally W. Hills, Calvin A. Hills III, Diane L. Hills, Heather Jacobs, and Brian Jacobs.

The Hills Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Brian Jacobs

    Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Calvin A. Hills III

    Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Cavlin A. Hills Jr.

    Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Diane L. Hills

    Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Jacobs

    Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Sally W. Hills

    Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 5920 Goodlette Frank Road, Naples, FL 34109

Frequently asked questions about The Hills Family Foundation

How much does The Hills Family Foundation give each year?

The Hills Family Foundation gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Hills Family Foundation's typical grant size?

The Hills Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Hills Family Foundation give grants?

The Hills Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (23%) and Pennsylvania (16%).

Does The Hills Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Hills Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).

Who are The Hills Family Foundation's largest grantees?

The Hills Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Waterford Country School ($5,000), Friedreich's Ataxia Research ($5,000) and Real Organic Project ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Hills Family Foundation?

The Hills Family Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.

What does The Hills Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Hills Family Foundation?

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 Hills Family Foundation's EIN?

The Hills Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6546208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Does The Hills Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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