Community foundation · EIN 38-3001297
Hillsdale County Community Foundation
Hillsdale, MI
Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Hillsdale, MI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.24M in grants paid across 287 grants, with $34.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to St Peter's Free Clinic Inc, Hillsdale Assembly of God and Jonesville Community Schools.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Hillsdale County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation requests a grant evaluation from to be completed by all organizations receiving grants. one of the questions on the evaluation addresses use of the grant funds. also, in the awarding letter grantees are informed of the purpose of the grant and are required to return any grant funds not expended for the stated purpose.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Grants to community organizations
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Free Clinic Inc | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $110,000 |
| Hillsdale Assembly of God | Jonesville, MI | General Support | $80,034 |
| Jonesville Community Schools | Jonesville, MI | Education | $59,064 |
| Salem Mennonite Church | Waldron, MI | General Support | $46,000 |
| Hillsdale Community Theatre | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| City of Hillsdale | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $24,545 |
| Greater Hillsdale Humane Society | Osseo, MI | General Support | $24,050 |
| Hillsdale College Goal Program | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $22,803 |
| Hospice of Hillsdale County | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $18,025 |
| Helping Hands Prc | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $17,333 |
| Hillsdale Community Schools | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Michigan State University Extension | Hillsdale, MI | Public Safely | $14,375 |
| Share the Warmth of Hillsdale Co | Hillsdale, MI | Meals and Supplies | $12,379 |
| Hillsdale Twnshp Firefighters Assoc | Hillsdale, MI | — | $12,000 |
| St Anthony Family Center | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $12,000 |
| Love Inc of Hillsdale County | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $11,100 |
| Hillsdale County Isd | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $11,000 |
| Domestic Harmony | Hillsdale, MI | Housing/Shelter | $10,450 |
| First Baptist Church | Litchfield, MI | General Support | $10,235 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale Co Senior Services Center | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Litchfield Area Historical Society | Litchfield, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Battle Creek, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Reading Community Schools | Reading, MI | General Support | $8,000 |
The 25 largest of 287 grants listed on the return. 254 grants to individuals ($279K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Hillsdale County Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Hillsdale County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Hillsdale County Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,236,424 in grants paid (287 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Hillsdale County Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to St Peter's Free Clinic Inc (MI), $110K, Hillsdale Assembly of God (MI), $80K, Jonesville Community Schools (MI), $59.1K, Salem Mennonite Church (MI), $46K and Hillsdale Community Theatre (MI), $25K.