Tillin Foundation
Tillin Foundation is a private foundation based in Boerne, Texas. Its 2024 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return: the filing says its board discussed dissolution on December 15, 2024, and decided to dissolve the foundation and move its funds into Schwab Charitable, now known as DAFgiving360. The foundation appears to have wound down, so its application policy should not be treated as current.
Tillin Foundation at a glance
In short: Tillin Foundation gave $427K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Nebraska. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $427,367
- +1329.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,710
- +793.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $375
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (85% 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 Tillin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because its 2024 filing is marked as final, this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 Cactus Pear, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (210) 355-6417
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tillin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable - DAFGIVING360 ($362K). Together the top 10 received $426K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (85%), followed by Texas (8%) and California (6%). The filing also lists small shares for Oklahoma and Washington, DC, each rounded to 0%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tillin Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $77K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $19K (2021) to $427K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $427K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable - DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $361,517 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc San Antonio, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $33,700 |
| ALS Network Woodland Hills, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village Shalimar, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Daughters of the Republic of Texas Austin, TX | General Charitable Purpose General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| USO Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Augusta Museum of History Augusta, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Pittsfield, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| March of Dimes Foundation White Plains, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets are not provided here for 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $9,817 | $435,017 | $427,367 | 16 | $427,367 | $19 | $19,593 |
| 2023 | $425,200 | $12,745 | $32,610 | $29,900 | 10 | $29,900 | $29 | $20,863 |
| 2022 | $445,065 | $12,648 | $28,321 | $26,000 | 14 | $26,000 | $2 | $21,970 |
| 2021 | $460,738 | $16,947 | $21,549 | $19,250 | 15 | $19,250 | $5,140 | $24,996 |
| 2020 | $465,340 | $13,896 | $33,566 | $31,275 | 22 | — | — | $23,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tillin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 included support for organizations working in areas such as ALS, military retirement and survivor services, Texas history, and local history. For example, ALS Network describes its mission as advancing ALS prevention strategies, treatments, and cures while connecting people to care; the Air Force Enlisted Village describes its work as caring for retired Air Force enlisted members and surviving spouses. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $427,367. The median grant was $375; amounts ranged from $200 to $361,517. The largest listed grant was $361,517 to Schwab Charitable – DAFgiving360 for general charitable purposes. Other large grants included $33,700 to San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc. and $25,000 to ALS Network, both for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hansford T Johnson as president and Doris A Johnson as treasurer.
Tillin Foundation is led by Hansford T. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hansford T. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doris A. Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Tillin Foundation
How much does Tillin Foundation give each year?
Tillin Foundation gave $427K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
What is Tillin Foundation's typical grant size?
Tillin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $375, and its average grant was $26,710, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tillin Foundation that year got $77K on average.
Where does Tillin Foundation give grants?
Tillin Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Tillin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tillin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tillin Foundation's largest grantees?
Tillin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable - DAFGIVING360 ($361,517), San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc ($33,700) and ALS Network ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Tillin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as ALS, military retirement and survivor services, Texas history, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tillin Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Tillin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tillin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tillin Foundation's EIN?
Tillin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1981797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tillin Foundation 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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