The Lillian Hellman Fund
The Lillian Hellman Fund is a private foundation, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $48K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2K
+4051.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
-16.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+66.7% YoY
About The Lillian Hellman Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Lillian Hellman Fund is a private foundation, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $48K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,408 | $58 | $1,483 |
| Revenue | $48,000 | $42,000 | $97,000 |
| Expenses | $45,650 | $43,425 | $99,225 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $45,650 | $40,665 | $98,685 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,000 | $41,340 | $96,460 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Tectonic Theater Project ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT NEW YORK, NY | TO ACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON ROBIN BAITZ | EXECUTOR/TR. | 25 | $18,000 |
| BRIGHDE MULLINS | CO-TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Lillian Hellman Fund?
As of 2025, The Lillian Hellman Fund holds $2K in total assets with $48K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $25K in 2025.
Where does The Lillian Hellman Fund operate?
The Lillian Hellman Fund has awarded grants in California, New York.
What size grants does The Lillian Hellman Fund award?
In 2025, The Lillian Hellman Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Lillian Hellman Fund's EIN?
The Lillian Hellman Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3341118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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