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Edward E Hills Fund

EIN 94-6062537 · CA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in CA, TX, VA +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Edward E Hills Fund based in CA paid 18 grants totaling $428K to 18 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $300K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, THE MAVEN PROJECT, and MERCY SHIPS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,687,576
Giving (latest yr)
$428,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
18
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Stanford University Medical Center$300,000
  • The Maven Project$35,000
  • Mercy Ships$12,000
  • Hoover Institution - Stanford Unive$10,000
  • Noah's Lost Ark$10,000

Where grants went

  • California$379,500 · 9 grants
  • Texas$13,000 · 2 grants
  • Virginia$12,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Louisiana$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, CA
To Contribuite to the World by Educating Students for Lives of Leadership and Purposeful Contribuition; Advancing Fundamental Knowledge and Cultivating Creativity; and Accelerating Solutions and Amplifying Their Impact.
$300,000
The Maven Project
San Francisoc, CA
To Address the Social, Racial and Economic Inequities IN Healthcare by Connecting Frontline Safety Net Clinic Providers With Expert Physician Volunteers for Medical Advice, Mentorship and Education
$35,000
Mercy Ships
Garden Valley, TX
To Provide Free Surgical Care and Improve Surgical Delivery Systems IN West and Centeral Africa.
$12,000
Noah's Lost Ark
Marrifield, VA
To Provide a Permanent Safe Haven for Unwanted and Abused Exotic Animals.
$10,000
Hoover Institution - Stanford Unive
Stanford, CA
Education to Promote the Principle of Individual and Economic Freedom.
$10,000
Pilots to the Rescue Inc
Vacaville, CA
To Transport Domestic and Endangered Animals at Risk.
$10,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
To Support America's First Responders With Specially Adapted Smart Homes for Those With Catastrophic Injuries.
$10,000
Woodside - Portola Valley Fire Fdn
Woodside, CA
Fire Safety
$7,000
Chimp Haven
Keithville, LA
To Provide Chimpanzees With a Wonderfull Life at Sanctuary.
$5,000
Irondog K9 International Inc
Mcdonough, GA
To Empower Law Enforcement K9 Teams to Master Today's Crime Safely, to Provide for Their Needs IN Key Areas of Integrated Team Training, K9 Medical and Trauma Care.
$5,000
American Red Cross
San Francisco, CA
To Alleviate Human Suffering IN the Face of Emergencies by Mobilizing the Power of Volunteers and the Generosity of Donors.
$5,000
San Francisco Spca Adoption Center
San Francisco, CA
To Improve the Lives of Cats and Dogs ( and the People Who Love Them) IN San Francisco and Throughout California.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Edward E Hills Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Edward E Hills Fund reported 18 itemized grants totaling $428K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $300K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, THE MAVEN PROJECT, MERCY SHIPS, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Edward E Hills Fund is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Edward E Hills Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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