Colonial Hill Foundation Trust
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, education and youth programs, medical organizations, and groups addressing addiction, hunger, and conservation.
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Colonial Hill Foundation Trust gave $318K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $317,500
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,119
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,586,018
- -12.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Colonial Hill Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 771 Woodley Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 351-8429
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Colonial Hill Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster Presbyterian Church ($160K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 116 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 85% of grant dollars. The remaining shares went to California (5%), South Carolina (5%), Tennessee (3%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Colonial Hill Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2020) to $318K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | Religious | $160,000 |
| The Blake House Bremen, GA | Addiction/Rehab | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy Atlanta, GA | Education | $20,000 |
| Wings Center Flowery Branch, GA | Children/Families | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of St Philip Atlanta, GA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Foundation Atlanta, GA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Medical | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Kingsport, TN | Religious | $10,000 |
| Summerhill Community Ministries Atlanta, GA | Children in Need | $10,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | Conservation | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,586,018 | $86,945 | $321,311 | $317,500 | 21 | $318,051 | $129,614 | $307,567 |
| 2024 | $1,820,384 | $154,688 | $284,492 | $274,000 | 20 | $274,569 | $151,265 | $284,428 |
| 2023 | $1,950,188 | $352,594 | $290,127 | $282,000 | 20 | $282,681 | $349,643 | $251,631 |
| 2022 | $1,887,721 | $234,396 | $249,586 | $246,500 | 25 | $247,143 | $231,953 | $251,267 |
| 2021 | $1,902,911 | $129,607 | $197,616 | $188,910 | 30 | $189,537 | $127,413 | $246,237 |
| 2020 | $1,970,920 | $270,953 | $162,788 | $157,100 | 21 | — | $267,992 | $191,437 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Colonial Hill Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $308K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, The Blake House describes its mission as providing refuge for men struggling with addiction, while Summerhill Community Ministries says it supports inner-city children with academic, social, and life skills. Shepherd Center describes its work as acute and rehabilitative hospital care for people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, and other neurological conditions. Rice Bowls says it educates people about the global orphan crisis and raises funds for partner children’s homes.
Other 2025 recipients include churches, youth and family organizations, medical and hunger-relief organizations, and a conservation organization.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $317,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $160,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest awards included $160,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church for religious purposes, $30,000 to The Blake House for addiction and rehabilitation, and $20,000 to Atlanta Youth Academy for education. Other $10,000 grants went to Wings Center, Cathedral of St Philip, Piedmont Foundation, Shepherd Center, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Summerhill Community Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret C Deborde as trustee. John M Deborde IV, Anne D Gaston, Laura D Henry, and Elizabeth D Ramsey are listed as distribution committee members.
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret C. Deborde
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne D. Gaston
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth D. Ramsey
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Deborde IV
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura D. Henry
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Colonial Hill Foundation Trust
How much does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust give each year?
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust gave $318K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $274K across 20 grants.
What is Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,119, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Colonial Hill Foundation Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust give grants?
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (5%) and South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants) and Spartanburg, SC (2 grants).
Does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (3 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster Presbyterian Church ($160,000), The Blake House ($30,000) and Atlanta Youth Academy ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Colonial Hill Foundation Trust?
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Colonial Hill Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's EIN?
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6468544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Colonial Hill Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/colonial-hill-foundation-trust-morg_56823a41f95e4f0d9a9883193ac3787b
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