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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 56-6057433

Hillsdale Fund

A private foundation in Greensboro, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 69 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall
Restrictions
None

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Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,458,400

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $29,295,872

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,451,312

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $27,217,632

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,527,998

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $28,684,269

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,476,736

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $30,280,669

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,507,000

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $28,269,602

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,476,282

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $27,071,234

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,442,554

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $27,323,480

Grants paid in 2024

69 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Memphis Inner City RugbyMemphis, TN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  2. Woodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry for, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $80,000
  3. Blue Scholars Initiative IncPinecrest, FL

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $70,000
  4. Alliance for the Shenandoah ValleyNew Market, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $65,000
  5. Camp Harbour View Foundation IncBoston, MA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  6. Curamericas Global IncRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  7. Seattle Aquarium Society Seas DBA Seattle AquariumSeattle, WA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  8. The Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OH

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  9. Business of Art Center DBA Manitou Art CenterSprings, CO

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $40,000
  10. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum IncCleveland, OH

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $40,000
  11. Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating CorporationGreensboro, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $31,000
  12. Dension UniversityGranville, OH

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $30,000
  13. Greensboro Urban MinistryGreensboro, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $30,000
  14. Southern Environmental Law Cente IncCharlottesville, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $30,000
  15. Triangle Land Conservancy IncDurham, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $30,000
  16. North Carolina Wildfire FederationRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $26,000
  17. Childrens Cancer Partners of the CarolinasSpartanburg, SC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  18. Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  19. Greensboro Day SchoolGreensboro, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  20. Teller County Regional Animal Shelter IncDivide, CO

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  21. The Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier CountyWarrenton, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  22. The Lotus Campaign IncCharlotte, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  23. Windy Hill Foundation IncRichmond, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  24. Young Musicians Organization IncEvanston, WY

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  25. Adara Development USASeattle, WA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  26. Bath High School PreservationBath, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  27. Farmer Foodshare IncDurham, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  28. Marbles Kids MuseumRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  29. Que Tal Language ProgramPlymouth, MN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  30. The Plains Community LeagueThe Plains, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  31. The Urban Food Initiative DBA Daily TableDorchester, MA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  32. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationRichmond, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  33. Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina IncRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  34. Kenan Flager Business School FoundationChapel Hill, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  35. Manna Food Bank IncBronx, NY

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  36. Seven Homes IncJamestown, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  37. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  38. Orca Behavior InstituteFriday Harbor, WA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $14,400
  39. Special Kids IncMurfreesboro, TN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $12,000
  40. Adaptive Tennis Association of North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  41. Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro IncGreensboro, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  42. Black Mountain Presbytrian ChurchBlack Mountain, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  43. Clean Miami Beach IncMiami Beach, FL

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  44. Elkin Education FoundationElkin, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  45. Forsyth Jail & Prison MinistriesWinston Salem, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  46. Friends of the Historic Bell Buckle SchoolMurfreesboro, TN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  47. Growing High PointHigh Point, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  48. Hearts and Hands for HaitiRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  49. Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  50. Mighty Children's MuseumChillicothe, OH

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  51. Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire DepartmentWoodland Park, CO

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  52. Neads IncPrinceton, MA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  53. North Carolina State University Foundation IncRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  54. Seal Harbor Village Imprvmt Society IncSeal Harbor, ME

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  55. The Webb SchoolBell Buckle, TN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  56. United Way of Greater GreensboroGreensboro, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  57. UnscriptedMurfreeboro, TN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  58. American Legion PostMiddleburg, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  59. Community Cooks IncSomerville, MA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  60. Sealife Response Rehabiliation and ResearchDes Moines, WA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  61. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  62. Second Harvest Food Bank of of Northwest North Carolina IncWinstonsalem, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  63. United Arts Council of GreensboroGreensboro, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  64. Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems FundersSanta Barbara, CA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $3,500
  65. American Antiquarian SocietyWorcester, MA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  66. North Carolina SocietyRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  67. Saint Mary's SchoolRaleigh, NC

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  68. The Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  69. Virginia Organizing IncCharlottesvle, VA

    To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education9 grants $210,00021% of the total
  2. Youth development2 grants $125,00012% of the total
  3. Arts and culture6 grants $120,00012% of the total
  4. Environment3 grants $110,00011% of the total
  5. Community development5 grants $106,50011% of the total
  6. International aid3 grants $80,0008% of the total
  7. 10 other causes17 grants $260,90026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina28 grants $467,000
  2. Virginia10 grants $281,500
  3. Tennessee6 grants $147,000
  4. Ohio4 grants $130,000
  5. Washington4 grants $89,400
  6. Massachusetts5 grants $87,500
  7. Florida2 grants $80,000
  8. Colorado3 grants $75,000
  9. South Carolina1 grant $25,000
  10. Wyoming1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • George L DufournierTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • William L R SmithTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lunsford R SmithTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sion A Boney IIITREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Margaret W GallagherTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laurinda L DouglasTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • John Peter GallagherTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Louise B McCoyPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Barbara R EvansTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • James L RichardsonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Martin M BoneyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cali C SmithTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Caroline S PryorTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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