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Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 256065959  ·  Private foundation

Hillman Family Foundations is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $60.7M in annual giving against $1.95B in assets. This page documents the 4,228 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Hillman Family Foundations — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$60.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.95B
Total assets
4,228
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Hillman Family Foundations funds

Hillman Family Foundations's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Hillman Family Foundations, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carnegie Mellon University
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LOCATION FOR THE MILLER INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Pittsburgh, PA$7.5M2022
Cinnaire Lending Corporation
REVOLVING FUND IN SUPPORT OF LOANS FOR ALLEGHENY COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION
Lansing, MI$5.0M2022
Eye & Ear Foundation Inc
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR PATIENT-CENTERED DATA ANALYSIS, CLINICAL RESEARCH, AND INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGIES
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2023
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum
THE FACTORY CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2024
Eye & Ear Foundation Inc
LIFE SCIENCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR / DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE VISION CARE FOR ALL
Pittsburgh, PA$4.0M2021
Eye & Ear Foundation Inc
LIFE SCIENCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR / DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE VISION CARE FOR ALL
Pittsburgh, PA$4.0M2022
Carnegie Mellon University
GIFT OF HILLMAN RESIDENCE, MOREWOOD HEIGHTS, FOR USE AS THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS RESIDENCE
Pittsburgh, PA$3.3M2021
Duquesne University
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2021
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
TOWARD THE HILLMAN FELLOWS FOR INNOVATIVE CANCER RESEARCH
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2021
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corp
PRESERVATION AND STABILIZATION OF CARRIE FURNACE
Homestead, PA$3.0M2023
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
TOWARD THE HILLMAN FELLOWS FOR INNOVATIVE CANCER RESEARCH
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2023
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum
BUILDING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY - WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING AND CAPITAL EXPANSION
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2023
Hill Community Development Corporation
RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORIC NEW GRANADA BUILDING
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2023
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources
CULTURAL DISTRICT STREETSCAPE REPAIRS AND PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2023
Eye & Ear Foundation Inc
LIFE SCIENCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR / DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE VISION CARE FOR ALL
Pittsburgh, PA$3.0M2023

Hillman Family Foundations giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$60.5M
2021$96.8M
2022$96.2M
2023$89.3M
2024$87.8M

How to apply for funding from Hillman Family Foundations

From Hillman Family Foundations's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINE.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at hillmanfamilyfoundations.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Hillman Family Foundations

Does Hillman Family Foundations accept grant applications?
Yes — Hillman Family Foundations's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Hillman Family Foundations fund?
Hillman Family Foundations's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Carnegie Mellon University, Cinnaire Lending Corporation, Eye & Ear Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Hillman Family Foundations give in grants?
Hillman Family Foundations reported $60.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $430.6M over 4,228 grants.
Where is Hillman Family Foundations located?
Hillman Family Foundations is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 256065959.
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About this profile. This page is built from Hillman Family Foundations's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Hillman Family Foundations. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.