THE ALLEN HILLES FUND
https://WWW.HILLESFUND.ORGTotal Given 2020–2024
$2.8M
396 grants · $554K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
57%
supporter · 102/180 multi-year
repeat
$11.8M
Assets · 2021
180
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ONLINE APPLICATION AT WWWHILLESFUND
Phone
6108963868
Deadlines
FEBRUARY 15, AND SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FORM AND PROPOSAL COVER SHEET (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE MADE ON A ONE-YEAR BASIS. DONEES MUST BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRC SEC. 501 C (3). AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO AREAS OF CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO $3,000 TO $10,000 PER RECIPIENT AND FOCUS ON THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $526K | $10.1M | $1.2M | 81 |
| 2021 | $538K | $11.8M | $1.5M | 83 |
| 2022 | $613K | $8.9M | $243K | 78 |
| 2023 | $566K | $9.8M | $354K | 79 |
| 2024 | $526K | $11.0M | $1.2M | 75 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 396 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| OCTAVIA HOWELL | DIRECTOR | — |
| CANDACE MATTHEWS BASS | DIRECTOR | — |
| CHRISTINA HOLIDAY | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAPHNE ROWE | SECRETARY/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — |
| EDWARD D DEWEES CFA CIC | TREASURER | — |
| STEPHANIE D JUDSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROBERT L DEWEES JR ESQ | PRESIDENT | — |
| BRIAN JONES | DIRECTOR | — |
| PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY ADV DAPHNE RO | SECRETARY (EX OFFICIO) | — |
| EDWARD D DEWEES | TREASURER | — |
| JAMILIYAH FOSTER | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (396 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAYOR'S FUND FOR PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED - WORKER RELIEF FUND | 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION FUND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $18,800 | COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM ($10,800) AND SPARK PHILADELPHIA ($8000) - AMOUNTS ARE ONE TIME ONLY MAY 2023 | 2023 |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | ENSURING ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE, RACE, ETHNICITY, LANGUAGE, OR ABILITIES, HAVE ACCESS TO A... | 2024 |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $11,000 | ENSURING ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE, RACE, ETHNICITY, LANGUAGE OR ABILITIES, HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY... | 2023 |
| RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES CENTERS PENNSYLVANIA | NEW YORK, NY | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PLAYWORKS PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE - PA CHAPTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| EDUCATION VOTERS OF PA | HARRISBURG, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION FUND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | CONTINUING TO PROVIDE PHILADELPHA STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING AMID THE CHALLENGES OF REMOTE LEARNING | 2022 |
| PHILA ASSOC OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SOWN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| HISTORIC FAIR HILL INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PUENTES DE SALUD | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | PUENTES HACIA EL FUTURO SOCIAL JUSTICE & SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM | 2022 |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING IN PENNSYLVANIA | 2022 |
| ASAP-AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PARTNERSHIPS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHALKBEAT PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | CHALKBEAT PHILADELPHIA | 2022 |
| STUDENTS RUN PHILLY STYLE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LIFT EVERY VOICE PHILLY (FKA PHILLY PARENT ORGANIZING PROJECT) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | LIFT EVERY VOICE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHILDREN FIRST PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| EDUCATION LAW CENTER PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| NATIONALITIES SERVICE CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES FOR IMMIGRANT | 2022 |
| NORTH10 PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | OST PROGRAMMING | 2022 |
| THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ BY 4TH | 2022 |
| WEST PHILADELPHIA ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN (WEPAC) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PHILADELPHIA ROBOTICS COALITION INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,800 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |