The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill at a glance
In short: The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,571
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $525,823
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Thomas M and Shirley a Hill funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rising Kites ($7K). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Kites Bridgeman, MI | Support | $6,500 |
| The Arc Kalamazoo, MI | Support | $4,500 |
| Special Olympics Mt Pleasant, MI | Support | $4,000 |
| Residential Opportunities Inc Kalamazoo, MI | Support Designated for Litchfield | $3,000 |
| Downs Sydrome Association Grand Rapids, MI | Support | $2,500 |
| MRC Industries Kalamazoo, MI | Support | $2,500 |
| Community Living Option Kalamazoo, MI | Support | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,823 | $33,171 | $26,048 | $25,000 | 7 | $25,870 | $32,993 | $24,094 |
| 2024 | $482,749 | $12,824 | $25,346 | $24,500 | 6 | $25,320 | $12,798 | $22,864 |
| 2023 | $451,287 | $230,653 | $24,083 | $23,000 | 5 | $24,082 | $1,835 | $36,552 |
| 2022 | $217,227 | $225,001 | $7,774 | $5,000 | 2 | $7,774 | — | $6,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill is led by Thomas M. Hill Jr., President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas M. Hill Jr.
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Daggett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Dawson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Thomas M and Shirley a Hill
How much does The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill give each year?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 6 grants.
What is The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's typical grant size?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill give grants?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (4 grants).
Does The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's largest grantees?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's largest 2025 grantees include Rising Kites ($6,500), The Arc ($4,500) and Special Olympics ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Kalamazoo, MI. It holds $526K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's EIN?
The Thomas M and Shirley a Hill's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0692405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2022–2025
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