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Private foundation · EIN 36-4278587

The Hilgos Foundation

New York, NY

The Hilgos Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $12.5K in grants and contributions paid across 14 grants, with $75.2K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Alzheimers Association, School of the Art Institute and Arts & Minds.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Alzheimers AssociationWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$4,500
School of the Art InstituteChicago, ILGeneral charitable contribution$4,000
Arts & MindsMarlborough, MAGeneral charitable contribution$1,180
TradeoffsPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable contribution$1,032
Metropolitan MuseumNew York, NYGeneral charitable contribution$420
Les Turner ALSSkokie, ILGeneral charitable contribution$259
Phillip's CollectionWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$250
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral charitable contribution$210
Us Against AlzheimersWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$204
Filmakers InstituteOrlando, FLGeneral charitable contribution$150
Institute for Therapy through the ArtsEvanston, ILGeneral charitable contribution$103
Matthew Ornstein FoundationWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$100
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$75
Joan Dancy and PalsRed Bank, NJGeneral charitable contribution$50

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Hilgos Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Hilgos Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Hilgos Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $12,533 in grants and contributions paid (14 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Hilgos Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Alzheimers Association (DC), $4.5K, School of the Art Institute (IL), $4K, Arts & Minds (MA), $1.18K, Tradeoffs (PA), $1.03K and Metropolitan Museum (NY), $420.