City on a Hill Foundation
City on a Hill Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saline, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
City on a Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: City on a Hill Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,065
- -57.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,065
- +236.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,065
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who City on a Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spiritus Sanctus Academy ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $5K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spiritus Sanctus Academy Ann Arbor, MI | Educate Children & Form Disciples of Jesus Christ | $2,065 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $2,765 | $2,065 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $85,537 | $650 | $4,993 | $4,905 | 8 | $4,993 |
| 2023 | $273,902 | $2,693 | $7,501 | $1,475 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $190,000 | $190,000 | — | — | — | $190,000 |
| 2021 | $89,055 | $90,600 | $1,545 | $1,500 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City on a Hill Foundation is led by Thomas S. Frederick, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas S. Frederick
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher Mapes (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia Frederick (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 City on a Hill Foundation
How much does City on a Hill Foundation give each year?
City on a Hill Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
Where does City on a Hill Foundation operate?
City on a Hill Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota.
What is City on a Hill Foundation's EIN?
City on a Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2746504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work City on a Hill Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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