Big Hill Foundation
Big Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Conyers, Georgia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including churches, schools, and other organizations; the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Big Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: Big Hill Foundation gave $96K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,400
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,213
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,367,222
- +24.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Big Hill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1041 Bethel Road Nw, Conyers, GA 30012
Phone: (770) 483-5512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Big Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Summit Baptist Church ($37K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 78% of grant dollars. Other recipient states included Alabama (5%), Missouri (4%), North Carolina (3%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Big Hill Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $96K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Baptist Church Loganville, GA | Operations | $36,500 |
| Walton County Christian Learning Monroe, GA | Operations | $7,400 |
| Hancock Education Society Douglasville, GA | Operations | $5,450 |
| New Hope First Baptist Church Dallas, GA | Operations | $5,200 |
| A Center of Hope Loganville, GA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Loganville Christian Academy Loganville, GA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy Rainesville, AL | Operations | $4,100 |
| International Prayer Ministries Lees Summit, MO | Operations | $4,000 |
| Church at the Grove Loganville, GA | Operations | $3,200 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operations | $3,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,367,222 | $365,888 | $98,493 | $96,400 | 30 | $96,400 | $59,356 | $85,773 |
| 2023 | $1,099,827 | $271,356 | $79,519 | $77,850 | 36 | $77,850 | $18,466 | $61,563 |
| 2022 | $907,990 | $155,523 | $95,980 | $94,550 | 40 | $94,550 | $19,023 | $54,985 |
| 2021 | $848,447 | $240,076 | $73,666 | $72,050 | 41 | $72,050 | $33,076 | $49,188 |
| 2020 | $682,037 | $147,753 | $40,308 | $39,900 | 38 | — | $13,753 | $33,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Big Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including churches, Christian schools, and other nonprofits. Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of recipients: Loganville Christian Academy says it prepares students academically, spiritually, and socially; International Prayer Ministries describes its work as training and equipping people for evangelism in the Christian faith; and Rainbow Omega says it provides group homes for adults with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $96,400. Grants ranged from $250 to $36,500, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included Summit Baptist Church ($36,500), Walton County Christian Learning ($7,400), Hancock Education Society ($5,450), New Hope First Baptist Church ($5,200), A Center of Hope ($5,000), and Loganville Christian Academy ($5,000). The filing lists the purposes of these grants as operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynda Gilbert as trustee.
Big Hill Foundation is led by Lynda Gilbert, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynda Gilbert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Warren Gilbert (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Big Hill Foundation
How much does Big Hill Foundation give each year?
Big Hill Foundation gave $96K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 36 grants.
What is Big Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
Big Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,213, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Big Hill Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Big Hill Foundation give grants?
Big Hill Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Loganville, GA (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Big Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Big Hill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (30 grants).
Who are Big Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
Big Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Summit Baptist Church ($36,500), Walton County Christian Learning ($7,400) and Hancock Education Society ($5,450), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Big Hill Foundation?
Big Hill Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Big Hill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including churches, Christian schools, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Big Hill Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Big Hill Foundation's EIN?
Big Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6106908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Big Hill Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Big Hill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/big-hill-foundation-morg_17b3a96b188f4d3984db29e5a06676a3
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