| The Louis W. Hill, Jr. Fellowship
in Philanthropy was created in 2002 by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute
of Public Affairs, the Northwest Area Foundation, and the Grotto Foundation
to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Louis W. Hill, Jr.
The fellowship recognizes an outstanding Minnesota
community leader who has had a distinguished record in philanthropy and
community service. The fellowship brings these leaders to the Humphrey
Institute to work with faculty members to research, document, and otherwise reflect
on their experience in philanthropy and community service. Beginning in
2003, one fellow has been selected each year.
The fellow receives a $100,000 stipend and infrastructure support for
his or her work. During their fellowship, Hill Fellows collaborate with
faculty members and fellows from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and participate
in lectures, workshops, and other educational opportunities for students.
The fellows' findings are shared at a symposium hosted by the Humphrey
Institute at the end of the fellowship period.
The Northwest Area Foundation and the Grotto Foundation were created
by the son and grandson (respectively) of James J. Hill, the railroad
magnate. Together, the foundations have committed $1,000,000 in gifts
to support the fellowship over the five years of the program.
2007 Hill Fellow, Charles
M. Denny, Jr.
Past Hill fellows
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Noted philanthropist Louis W. Hill, Jr. served
in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1937 to 1951. |
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