The William Talbott Hillman Foundation aims to create a future where creativity thrives, democracy is preserved, and gun violence is eliminated. It supports art institutions in Pittsburgh and NYC, and national initiatives on gun control and civic engagement, focusing on youth and BIPOC communities.
The grant program by the William Talbott Hillman Foundation is designed with broad goals to nurture creativity, strengthen democracy, and end gun violence. It supports innovative arts programming and photography as a fine art in Pittsburgh and NYC, along with providing safety nets for artists, and promotes art education and support for regional museums in underserved areas. Nationally, the foundation's efforts are geared towards enhancing gun laws, reducing gun-related suicides, and boosting voter and civic engagement, with a particular focus on young people and communities of color.