The Hilliard Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 16-1176159

Foundation Overview

Based in Elmira, NY, The Hilliard Foundation Inc has awarded 202 grants totaling $2,815,781 to organizations in New York and Virginia. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $130,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,815,781
Total Assets
$1,279,493
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
56
Median Grant
$12,000
% Median Grant Growth
+60% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%

8 of 56 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New York

99% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Elmira (55%), Corning (29%), Horseheads (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+88%

Strong 88% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Hilliard Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,500 Painted Post, NY, US Child Advocacy 2024
Catholic Charities Of Chemungschuyler $7,000 Elmira, NY, US Community Kitchen 2024
Chemung County Historical Society $12,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Clemens Center $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Community Arts Of Elmira $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Mural Fest Program 2024
Community Arts Of Elmira $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Corning-elmira Musical Arts Inc $12,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc $13,000 Elmira, NY, US Stage Naming And Special Events 2024
Elmira College $75,000 Elmira, NY, US Library Building Controls 2024
Elmira College $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Makerspace Project 2024
Family Services Society Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2024
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $7,500 Elmira, NY, US Program Support 2024
Horseheads Family Resource Center $10,000 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visit Program 2024
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Neighborhood Transformation Center Inc $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $7,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Quarry Farm Foundation Inc $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Renovations 2024
Southside Community Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Tanglewood Nature Center $50,000 Elmira, NY, US Canopy Walkway Project 2024
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $15,000 Corning, NY, US Ongoing Programming 2024
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Programming 2024
The Rockwell Museum $6,000 Corning, NY, US Arts Education 2024
The Salvation Army Of Elmira $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Summer Camp Program 2024
The Senior Center Inc $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Cardio Endurance Equipment 2024
United Way Of The Southern Tier $50,000 Corning, NY, US Annual Fund Support 2024
Ywca Elmira & The Twin Tiers $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Playground Project 2024
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,500 Painted Post, NY, US Child Advocacy 2024
Catholic Charities Of Chemungschuyler $7,000 Elmira, NY, US Community Kitchen 2024
Chemung County Historical Society $12,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Clemens Center $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Community Arts Of Elmira $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Mural Fest Program 2024
Community Arts Of Elmira $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Corning-elmira Musical Arts Inc $12,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc $13,000 Elmira, NY, US Stage Naming And Special Events 2024
Elmira College $75,000 Elmira, NY, US Library Building Controls 2024
Elmira College $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Makerspace Project 2024
Family Services Society Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2024
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $7,500 Elmira, NY, US Program Support 2024
Horseheads Family Resource Center $10,000 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visit Program 2024
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Neighborhood Transformation Center Inc $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $7,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Quarry Farm Foundation Inc $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Renovations 2024
Southside Community Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2024
Tanglewood Nature Center $50,000 Elmira, NY, US Canopy Walkway Project 2024
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $15,000 Corning, NY, US Ongoing Programming 2024
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Programming 2024
The Rockwell Museum $6,000 Corning, NY, US Arts Education 2024
The Salvation Army Of Elmira $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Summer Camp Program 2024
The Senior Center Inc $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Cardio Endurance Equipment 2024
United Way Of The Southern Tier $50,000 Corning, NY, US Annual Fund Support 2024
Ywca Elmira & The Twin Tiers $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Playground Project 2024
American Diabetes Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US Youth Project 2023
Amplify Equity Inc $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Elmira Office Launch 2023
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,455 Painted Post, NY, US Advocacy Training 2023
Chemung County Spca $3,000 Elmira, NY, US Community Cat Program 2023
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2023
Corning-elmira Musical Arts Inc $10,000 Corning, NY, US General Support 2023
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc $5,960 Elmira, NY, US Replacement Components 2023
Family Services Society Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2023
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2023
American Diabetes Association $10,000 Arlington, VA, US Youth Project 2023
Amplify Equity Inc $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Elmira Office Launch 2023
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,455 Painted Post, NY, US Advocacy Training 2023
Chemung County Spca $3,000 Elmira, NY, US Community Cat Program 2023
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2023
Corning-elmira Musical Arts Inc $10,000 Corning, NY, US General Support 2023
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc $5,960 Elmira, NY, US Replacement Components 2023
Family Services Society Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2023
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2023
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,440 Painted Post, NY, US Advocacy Training 2022
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Community Arts Of Elmira $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Family Services Society Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US Purchase Land 2022
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $8,000 Elmira, NY, US Programs 2022
Horseheads Family Resource Center $7,500 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visits 2022
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Educational Materials 2022
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $15,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2022
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Programming 2022
The Rockwell Museum $5,000 Corning, NY, US Educational Programs 2022
United Way Of The Southern Tier $40,000 Corning, NY, US Community Campaign / Kids On Track Program 2022
Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center $10,000 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2022
First Presbyterian Church $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Senior Care Program 2022
Orchestra Of The Southern Finger Lakes $7,500 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Ywca Elmira & The Twin Tiers $25,000 Elmira, NY, US General Support 2022
Quarry Farm Foundation Inc $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Renovations 2022
Chemung County Historical Society $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,440 Painted Post, NY, US Advocacy Training 2022
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Community Arts Of Elmira $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Family Services Society Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US Purchase Land 2022
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $8,000 Elmira, NY, US Programs 2022
Horseheads Family Resource Center $7,500 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visits 2022
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Educational Materials 2022
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $15,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2022
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Programming 2022
The Rockwell Museum $5,000 Corning, NY, US Educational Programs 2022
United Way Of The Southern Tier $40,000 Corning, NY, US Community Campaign / Kids On Track Program 2022
Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center $10,000 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2022
First Presbyterian Church $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Senior Care Program 2022
Orchestra Of The Southern Finger Lakes $7,500 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Ywca Elmira & The Twin Tiers $25,000 Elmira, NY, US General Support 2022
Quarry Farm Foundation Inc $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Renovations 2022
Chemung County Historical Society $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,440 Painted Post, NY, US Advocacy Training 2022
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Community Arts Of Elmira $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Family Services Society Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US Purchase Land 2022
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $8,000 Elmira, NY, US Programs 2022
Horseheads Family Resource Center $7,500 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visits 2022
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Educational Materials 2022
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $15,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2022
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $7,500 Corning, NY, US Programming 2022
The Rockwell Museum $5,000 Corning, NY, US Educational Programs 2022
United Way Of The Southern Tier $40,000 Corning, NY, US Community Campaign / Kids On Track Program 2022
Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center $10,000 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2022
First Presbyterian Church $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Senior Care Program 2022
Orchestra Of The Southern Finger Lakes $7,500 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Ywca Elmira & The Twin Tiers $25,000 Elmira, NY, US General Support 2022
Quarry Farm Foundation Inc $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Renovations 2022
Chemung County Historical Society $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2022
Catholic Charities Of Chemungschuyler $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Capital Campaign 2021
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,135 Painted Post, NY, US Capital Campaign 2021
Chemung County Historical Society $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Chemung Valley Montessori School $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Staff Development 2021
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Community Arts Of Elmira $12,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc $3,240 Elmira, NY, US Replacement Components 2021
Elmira College $130,000 Elmira, NY, US Program Counselor 2021
Family Services Society Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2021
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US Purchase Land 2021
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Programs 2021
Horseheads Family Resource Center $5,000 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visits 2021
John W Jones Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Capital Project 2021
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
New Song - Southern Tier Youth Chorus $4,500 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2021
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Educational Materials 2021
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $20,000 Corning, NY, US Endowment Campaign 2021
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2021
The Rockwell Museum $5,000 Corning, NY, US Educational Programs 2021
United Way Of The Southern Tier $35,000 Corning, NY, US Community Campaign 2021
Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center $5,000 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Catholic Charities Of Chemungschuyler $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Capital Campaign 2021
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,135 Painted Post, NY, US Capital Campaign 2021
Chemung County Historical Society $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Chemung Valley Montessori School $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Staff Development 2021
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Community Arts Of Elmira $12,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society Inc $3,240 Elmira, NY, US Replacement Components 2021
Elmira College $130,000 Elmira, NY, US Program Counselor 2021
Family Services Society Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2021
Finger Lakes Land Trust $5,000 Ithaca, NY, US Purchase Land 2021
Friends Of The Chemung River Watershed $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Programs 2021
Horseheads Family Resource Center $5,000 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visits 2021
John W Jones Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Capital Project 2021
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2021
New Song - Southern Tier Youth Chorus $4,500 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2021
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Tanglewood Nature Center $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Educational Materials 2021
The Art Council Of The Southern Finger Lakes $20,000 Corning, NY, US Endowment Campaign 2021
The Potter's Hands Foundation Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2021
The Rockwell Museum $5,000 Corning, NY, US Educational Programs 2021
United Way Of The Southern Tier $35,000 Corning, NY, US Community Campaign 2021
Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center $5,000 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2021
Casa Of The Southern Tier $7,561 Painted Post, NY, US Advocacy Training 2020
Catholic Charities Of Chemung $8,000 Elmira, NY, US Van Expense 2020
Chemung County Historical Society $10,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2020
Clemens Center $20,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2020
Community Arts Of Elmira $14,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2020
Compeer $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Youth Programs 2020
Corning Elmira Musical Arts Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2020
Elmira College $30,000 Elmira, NY, US Program Counselor 2020
Family Services Society Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Mentoring Program 2020
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier $7,000 Elmira, NY, US Software 2020
Friends Of The Chemung River $6,000 Elmira, NY, US Programs 2020
Friends Of Woodlawn Cemetery $3,000 Elmira, NY, US Gate Repairs 2020
Horseheads Family Resource Center $5,000 Horseheads, NY, US Supervised Visits 2020
Let Elmira Live Inc $7,500 Elmira, NY, US Childrens Programs 2020
National Soaring Museum $15,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2020
New Song Southern Tier Youth Chorus $3,320 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2020
One Seventy One Cedar Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Operating Support 2020
Tanglewood Nature Center $5,000 Elmira, NY, US Educational Materials 2020
The Arts Council Of The Southern $15,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2020
The Potters Hands Foundation Inc $5,000 Corning, NY, US Programming 2020
The Rockwell Museum $5,000 Corning, NY, US Education Programs 2020
United Way Of The Southern Tier $35,000 Corning, NY, US Campaigns 2020
Wings Of Eagles Discovery Center $10,000 Horseheads, NY, US Operating Support 2020
Ywca Elmira And The Twin Tiers $25,000 Elmira, NY, US Operating Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Hilliard Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 16-1176159
Website N/A
Address 100 W 4TH ST Elmira, NY 14901-2148

Key People (11)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Hilliard Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/trustee Arie J Van Den Blink
Vice President/trustee Allen Smith
Treasurer/trustee Gordon Webster
Secretary/trustee John Alexander
Trustee Paul Schweizer

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.