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Hilton Education Foundation Inc
Hilton, NY · EIN 205155040 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · hiltoneducationfoundation.org
revenue
$44K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$149K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To raise funds with which to award grants to support activities and programs within the Hilton Central School District which could not otherwise be funded by taxpayers in the school budget. The intent is also to create endowment funds from donations, memorial bequests and legacies from which small scholarship awards will be provided to graduating high school seniors in accordance with the criteria set forth by the donors.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hilton Education Foundation Inc supports students in the Hilton Central School District by funding educational programs and scholarships not covered by the school budget. The foundation provides scholarships to graduating seniors and operates the Cadet Cupboard, a food pantry that supplies nutritious, kid-friendly food to students in need. Founded in 2006, it is a nonprofit funded entirely through donations and fundraising events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Cadet Cupboard
Food pantry providing nutritious, nonperishable food items to students in the Hilton Central School District, distributed discreetly for weekend meals
Employee Recognition Program
Program recognizing staff members in the Hilton Central School District
Hilton Education Foundation Scholarships
Annual scholarships awarded to Hilton High School seniors, including the HEF Scholarship, Skilled Trades & Services Scholarship, and Women’s STEM Scholarship
Mini-Grants for Classroom Innovation
Grants supporting innovative classroom projects within the Hilton Central School District
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
    • Funding experiential learning opportunities
      Provides Experiential Learning Grants to support direct, non-academic educational experiences for students in the Hilton Central School District.
    • Funding innovative educational projects in the Hilton Central School District
      Provides mini-grants to support innovative educational initiatives within the Hilton Central School District that are not covered by taxpayer funding, using $24,396.26 from 2008 to 2019 to enrich student learning experiences.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Administering external scholarship funds
      Manages and administers seventeen additional private scholarship funds by promoting them, selecting recipients, and overseeing contributions on behalf of donors.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Advancing community engagement with the school district
      Solicits community and individual involvement to increase public awareness of the Hilton Central School District and its programs.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for Hilton High School seniors
      Awards multiple named scholarships of $2,500 each to graduating Hilton High School seniors, including the Hilton Education Foundation Scholarship, the HEF Skilled Trades Scholarship, and the HEF Women’s STEM Scholarship, often accompanied by a Microsoft Surface device. The foundation has awarded a total of $55,000 in scholarships through these programs.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Hosting annual fundraising events
      Organizes and hosts annual fundraising events including a golf tournament, corn hole tournament, and BRAVO Night to raise revenue for foundation programs.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Operating the Cadet Cupboard backpack program
      Co-sponsors and funds the Cadet Cupboard’s Backpack Program, which provides Hilton students with weekly packs of nutritious, shelf-stable food distributed every Friday during the school year, with double packs before holiday breaks, and also supplies Thanksgiving and Christmas meal boxes to students from families experiencing economic hardship. HEF has contributed $31,462.47 to this program to date.
  • Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Raising funds through donations and corporate matching
      Raises funds through personal, private, and corporate donations, including $22,380 in corporate matching funds from 2013 to 2021, and received $2,638.70 through AmazonSmile through March 2023.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating the Principal’s Checkbook program
      Provides emergency funding to principals at all five schools in the Hilton Central School District to support students experiencing financial hardship, with $8,386.86 used to date for materials, supplies, and activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$17K40%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$11K26%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$24K
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$149K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -8.1%
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • Benevity Corporation Partner — Participates in the Matching Gifts Program
  • Board Members of Hilton Education Foundation Partner — Board members are available for direct contact and communication regarding foundation matters.
  • Deerfield Country Club Partner — Hosted the Hilton Education Foundation's annual golf tournament.
  • Hilton Central School District Government — Provides in-kind support and is the educational district served by the Foundation
  • Hilton Central School District Partner — Co-sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard, collaborating on program implementation and student referrals.
  • Hilton Central School District Partner — Co-sponsors the Cadet Cupboard backpack program and collaborates on student support initiatives.
  • Hilton Central School District Partner — Collaborates with HEF to support student programs including the Cadet Cupboard and scholarship initiatives.
  • Hilton Central School District Partner — Primary beneficiary of grants awarded by the foundation.
  • Hilton Central School District Partner — Primary educational partner for program implementation and student support.
  • Hilton Credit Union Partner — Contributor to HEF programs through annual funding activities.
  • Hilton High School Partner — Primary educational institution whose seniors are eligible for scholarships and where some recipients are selected by school staff.
  • Matthews Bus Sales Partner — Business sponsor of the corn hole tournament.
  • Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery Partner — Business sponsor of the corn hole tournament.
  • Microsoft Funder — Matched the value of donated Surface Pro7 computers through Microsoft’s Give program, contributing to the HEF scholarship fund.
  • Microsoft Corporation Partner — Participates in the Matching Gifts Program and provides Microsoft Surface Laptops as scholarship components
  • National School Foundation Association Network — Member of the National School Foundation Association.
  • PayPal Partner — Processes secure online donations for the Hilton Education Foundation, with transactions showing as “PAYPAL *HILTONEDUCA*” on credit card bills.
  • R-Optics Partner — Sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard backpack program and contributor to HEF programs.
  • ROC the Day Partner — Donor and fundraising partner supporting the Foundation
  • ROC the Day Partner — Participates in ROC the Day, a regional giving campaign.
  • ROptions Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard, supporting the backpack food program.
  • Summit Credit Union Partner — Sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard backpack program.
  • Summit Federal Credit Union Partner — Business sponsor of the corn hole tournament.
  • Summit Federal Credit Union Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard, supporting the backpack food program.
  • Summit Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsors the Principal’s Checkbook program
  • The Creamery Hilton Partner — Business sponsor of the corn hole tournament.
  • United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Network — Participates in ROC the Day, a 24-hour online giving event powered by United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
  • Wegmans Partner — Corporate donor to the Hilton Education Foundation
  • Wegmans Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard, supporting the backpack food program.
  • Wegmans Partner — Sponsor of the Cadet Cupboard backpack program.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Private Funding to Fill Public Education Gaps
    methodology: private-funding_gap-fill
    By leveraging private donations and fundraising, the foundation fills resource gaps in public school programs that are not covered by taxpayer funding, thereby expanding educational access and opportunities for students who would otherwise lack them.
  • School-Based, Needs-Driven Support with Dignity Preservation
    methodology: needs-based_with_dignity
    By using school staff to discreetly identify and refer food-insecure students for backpack food programs and emergency pantry access, the foundation ensures timely support while reducing stigma, because trusted educators can detect need early and confidential distribution maintains student dignity.
  • Targeted Investment in High-Impact Educational Areas
    methodology: targeted_educational_investment
    By directing funds toward specific fields such as women in STEM, skilled trades, and community leadership, the foundation increases equity and long-term student success, because focused investments in underrepresented areas yield disproportionate social and economic returns.