Hill-Snowdon Foundation
Annual Giving
$3.2M+2% YoY
Grants
174
Median Grant
$8K
Organizations Funded
116
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the Hill-Snowdon Foundation is to work with low income families and communities to create a fair and just society. HSF seeks to accomplish this mission by providing grants to organizations that work directly to build the power of low-income families; leveraging their and others' resources; and promoting opportunities for learning and growth.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Defending the Dream Fund granted over $1.5 million to over 50 organizations since 2018; Making Black Lives Matter Initiative with $5.5 million commitment over 5.5 years; Democracy's Promise Initiative; Fund for DC created in 2006; grants typically range from $25,000 to $35,000 for general support.
How to Apply
HSF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations must thoroughly review their website to see if they fit with HSF's interests and meet their grantmaking criteria. If there is a strong fit, contact them through their Contact Us Form. Starting in 2019, all proposals need to be submitted via the Blackbaud Grantmaking System with individualized link provided in RFP email. Two grant cycles per year in spring and fall.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$3.2M
Grants
174
Median
$8K
States
24
$3.1M
Grants
173
Median
$8K
States
24
$3.5M
Grants
188
Median
$10K
States
28
Grant Size Distribution
$8K
Typical Grant (Median)
$80
Smallest
$3K
25th Pctile
$40K
75th Pctile
$75K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $40K.
Largest Recent Grants
$75K
2024
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION
CA · PROJECT SUPPORT
$75K
2024
ALTERNATE ROOTS INC
GA · PROJECT SUPPORT
$50K
2024
THE EMBODIMENT INSTITUTE INCORPORATED
NC · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$50K
2024
NEW VENTURE FUND
DC · PROJECT SUPPORT
$45K
2024
ONE VOICE INC
MO · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.