One of the 18 member foundations of HFF, it focuses on specific targeted areas: Visual Arts (New York City and Pittsburgh); Safety nets for working visual artists and education (New York City); and Gun law reform, gun-related suicide prevention, and civic engagement (Nationwide). While applications are accepted year-round, funding decisions are made twice annually.
Deadline: 2026-07-01Rolling
Visual ArtsSafety Nets for ArtistsGun Violence PreventionCivic Engagement
The Hillman Family Foundations (HFF) is an umbrella organization for 18 individual foundations. Most of these foundations accept unsolicited grant applications through a centralized online portal. Funding supports effective projects that grow best ideas and invest in innovative solutions across various focus areas including arts, health, education, and community development. Organizations should identify which of the 18 specific foundations best aligns with their mission before applying.
About This Foundation
Hillman Family Foundations is a private corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. It holds total assets of $1.9B. Annual income is reported at $258.3M. According to available records, Hillman Family Foundations has made 5,000 grants totaling $550.1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $57.1M in 2020 to $193.2M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $299.8M distributed across 2,937 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $7.5M, with an average award of $110K. The foundation has supported 977 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Oregon, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Application Information
Deadline
NO DEADLINE.
Restrictions
EACH APPLICANT MUST PRESENT EVIDENCE OF A CHARITABLE, TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. FURTHER, EACH APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION CLEARLY INDICATING THAT ANY CONTRIBUTION MADE TO IT BY THE HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS, WILL BE CONSIDERED A "QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION" AS DEFINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4942(G) AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A "TAXABLE EXPENDITURE" AS DEFINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4945(D). RECIPIENTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PERIODIC REPORTS CONCERNING THE FUNDING PROJECT OR PROGRAM. THE TIME TABLE AND CONTENT OF THE REPORTS WILL BE SPECIFIED BY THE FOUNDATIONS WHEN EACH CONTRIBUTION IS MADE. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE PITTSBURGH/SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AREAS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hillman Family Foundations fund?
Hillman Family Foundations is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5,000 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, OR, NY.
How much does Hillman Family Foundations give in grants?
Hillman Family Foundations has distributed a total of $550.1M across 5,000 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $110K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $7.5M.
How do I apply for a grant from Hillman Family Foundations?
The application deadline is NO DEADLINE.. EACH APPLICANT MUST PRESENT EVIDENCE OF A CHARITABLE, TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. FURTHER, EACH APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION CLEARLY INDICATING THAT ANY CONTRIBUTION MADE TO IT BY THE HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS, WILL BE CONSIDERED A "QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION" AS DEFINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4942(G) AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A "TAXABLE EXPENDITURE" AS DEFINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4945(D). RECIPIENTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PERIODIC REPORTS CONCERNING THE FUNDING PROJECT OR PROGRAM. THE TIME TABLE AND CONTENT OF THE REPORTS WILL BE SPECIFIED BY THE FOUNDATIONS WHEN EACH CONTRIBUTION IS MADE. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE PITTSBURGH/SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AREAS.
Where is Hillman Family Foundations located?
Hillman Family Foundations is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 31 states.
University Of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteTOWARD THE HILLMAN FELLOWS FOR INNOVATIVE CANCER RESEARCH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3M
2022
Primary Care Health ServicesDEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOMEWOOD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Pittsburgh, PA
$3M
2022
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol MuseumBUILDING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY - WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING AND CAPITAL EXPANSION
Pittsburgh, PA
$2.5M
2022
Rising Tide PartnersCAPITAL AND CAPACITY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION
Pittsburgh, PA
$2M
2022
Greenwood PlanACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF PITT BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA
$1.8M
2022
Bridgeway Capital IncREVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR PRESERVATION AND CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Pittsburgh, PA
$1.5M
2022
City Of Bridges CltCAPACITY AND CAPITAL FOR PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Pittsburgh, PA
$1.3M
2022
University Of PittsburghLIFE SCIENCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR
Pittsburgh, PA
$1M
2022
Hosanna House IncINNOVATIVE CAPITALIZATION INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN LONG-TERM FINANCES
Wilkinsburg, PA
$1M
2022
StartuptownINNOVATEPGH PHASE II - MAXIMIZING PITTSBURGH'S INNOVATION ECONOMY
Pittsburgh, PA
$800K
2022
African American Cultural CenterFINAL EXHIBIT EXPENSES, PROGRAM, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA
$750K
2022
Southwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education CenterHEALTHY ALLEGHENY CHALLENGE WINNER: ROOTS OF HEALTH
Pa, PA
$622K
2022
Pennsylvania Organization For Women In Early RecoveryESTABLISHING A CAMPUS TO PROVIDE CONTINUUM OF CARE
Wilkinsburg, PA
$500K
2022
Steel City Squash IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW COMMUNITY SQUASH COMPLEX
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Second Avenue Commons IncWORKING CAPITAL FOR LAUNCHING OPERATIONS
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Highmark HealthHEALTHY AGING CHALLENGE AWARDEE: AHN AGING BRAIN CARE PROGRAM AND DEMENTIA SUPER NETWORK
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Neighborhood Allies IncNEIGHBORHOOD CAPITAL FUND SUPPORTING REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS OF COLOR
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Gwen'S Girls IncPURCHASE OF NEW ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTERS
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Carnegie Institutecarnegie Science CenterNEW EXHIBITION, MARS: THE NEXT GIANT LEAP
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Robert Morris UniversityCONTINUED SUPPORT OF ADVISING MODEL TO IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES
Moon Township, PA
$500K
2022
Remake LearningCREATION AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR, PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE, ENGAGING PLAY SPACES THAT INCORPORATE THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING IN PITTSBURGH NEIGHBORHOODS
Homestead, PA
$500K
2022
Presbyterian Seniorcare NetworkHEALTHY AGING CHALLENGE AWARDEE: COLLABORATIVE WELLNESS MODEL FOR LOW-INCOME SUPPORTIVE HOUSING RESIDENTS
Oakmont, PA
$500K
2022
Duquesne UniversityBRIDGES TO HEALTH: A MULTI-SECTOR, COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EQUITY MODEL
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
2022
Pittsburgh Minority Business AcceleratorPITTSBURGH MINORITY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR BEAM COLLABORATIVE
Pittsburgh, PA
$455K
2022
Southwestern Pennsylvania CorporationBROADBAND CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
North Side Industrial Development CompanyBUILDING A RESILIENT SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
Meta Mesh Wireless CommunitiesEVERY1ONLINE, A PROGRAM TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
Carnegie Institutecarnegie Museum Of Natural HistorySECTION OF MINERALS AND EARTH SCIENCES OPERATIONS AND LAB RENOVATIONS
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
Rebuilding Together PittsburghCAPACITY BUILDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
Community Human Services CorporationINTEGRATED CARE COORDINATION AND CLINICAL SERVICES; FLEXIBLE WORKING CAPITAL
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
Reimagine Reentry IncREIMAGINE REENTRY PROGRAM FOR CITIZENS RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION
Pittsburgh, PA
$400K
2022
Pittsburgh Downtown PartnershipDOWNTOWN MOBILITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Pittsburgh, PA
$375K
2022
Jubilee Association IncRENOVATION AND PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT
Pittsburgh, PA
$350K
2022
Mansmann FoundationENTREPRENEURS FOREVER ALLEGHENY AND WESTMORELAND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA
$320K
2022
Life'Swork Of Western PennsylvaniaSKILLS DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES AND CURRICULA FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Pittsburgh, PA
$300K
2022
Omicelo Cares IncROOF REPAIR AND REMEDIATION FOR FUTURE HOMEWOOD INCOME GROWTH CENTER
Pittsburgh, PA
$300K
2022
412 Food Rescue IncSCALING AND EXPANSION OF FOOD RECOVERY AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Pittsburgh, PA
$300K
2022
Hill Community Development CorporationCRITICAL REPAIRS FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING BUILDING
Pittsburgh, PA
$300K
2022
The Residences At Wood StreetSTEAM SYSTEM CONVERSION
Pittsburgh, PA
$300K
2022
Allegheny Conference On Community DevelopmentOPERATING SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT TEN-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Pittsburgh, PA
$275K
2022
Bike Share Pittsburgh IncHEALTHY RIDE ELECTRIFICATION
Pittsburgh, PA
$275K
2022
Trying TogetherRECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE
Pittsburgh, PA
$275K
2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Western PennsylvaniaBRIDGE PROGRAM FOR IT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Pittsburgh, PA
$272K
2022
Pennsylvania Environmental Council IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ENERGY AND TRAILS INITIATIVES
Pittsburgh, PA
$250K
2022
Children'S Hospital Pittsburgh FoundationPITTSBURGH SCHOOL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE
Pittsburgh, PA
$250K
2022
Hill Dance Academy TheatreCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO RECENTLY PURCHASED FACILITY
