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 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $48K.
The Lillian Hellman Fund at a glance
In short: The Lillian Hellman Fund gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,408
- +4051.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lillian Hellman Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tectonic Theater Project ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $73K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tectonic Theater Project New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,408 | $48,000 | $45,650 | $25,000 | 1 | $45,650 | $48,000 |
| 2024 | $58 | $42,000 | $43,425 | $30,000 | 2 | $40,665 | $41,340 |
| 2023 | $1,483 | $97,000 | $99,225 | $72,500 | 2 | $98,685 | $96,460 |
| 2022 | $3,708 | $25,000 | $22,545 | — | — | $22,036 | $24,491 |
| 2021 | $1,253 | $99,500 | $98,285 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $98,748 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lillian Hellman Fund's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brighde Mullins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Robin Baitz
Executor & Tr.
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$32K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Jon Robin Baitz (Executor/Tr.).
Frequently asked questions about The Lillian Hellman Fund
How much does The Lillian Hellman Fund give each year?
The Lillian Hellman Fund gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is The Lillian Hellman Fund?
The Lillian Hellman Fund reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
Where does The Lillian Hellman Fund operate?
The Lillian Hellman Fund has awarded grants in California, New York.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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