Colonial Hill Foundation Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 58-6468544

Colonial Hill Foundation Trust is a private foundation established in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation operates as a trust with the legal name "Colonial Hill Foundation Tr 05162005 UA" and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It functions as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Colonial Hill Foundation Trust

EIN: 58-6468544
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $274,000
Grants made (2024): 20
Average grant: $13,700
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024)
Total assets: $1,820,384
Primary geography: Georgia (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Colonial Hill Foundation Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Colonial Hill Foundation Trust's 20 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (84%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants). None of its 20 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants), "Medical" (3 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).

Is Colonial Hill Foundation Trust open to new grantees?

20%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $17K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.

70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

-6.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$274K

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-2.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Colonial Hill Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $284K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation designates its resources for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and related public benefit activities. Primary funding areas include:

Religion (approximately 28% of giving)
Social & Human Services (approximately 27% of giving)
Education (approximately 26% of giving)
Medical and health-related causes
Hunger and homelessness relief
Children in need and youth in crisis
Addiction recovery and rehabilitation
Ecology and conservation
Public safety

Grantmaking

The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must contact the foundation directly for information about application procedures. There are no published deadlines.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $140,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Approximately 75% of grants remain in Georgia. The foundation also provides significant funding to organizations in:

California
South Carolina
Mississippi
New Jersey

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $231K (84%)

California $13K (5%)

South Carolina $11K (4%)

Tennessee $10K (4%)

Mississippi $5K (2%)

All other $5K (2%)

Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Georgia Mississippi North Carolina New Jersey Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas

Cities

AtlantaSpartanburgBremenHattiesburgMooreSan JoseChestnut MountainClintonKingsportMontclairRaleighSan FranciscoBlue RidgeCharlestonCharlotteE PointOaklandRadnorDallasFlowery Branch

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1,820,384
Total Revenues: $154,688
Total Expenses: $284,492
Total Giving: $274,000
Giving Rate: 14.5% of assets
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,820,384	$1,950,188	$1,887,721
Revenue	$154,688	$352,594	$234,396
Expenses	$284,492	$290,127	$249,586
Qualifying Distributions	$274,569	$282,681	$247,143
Net Investment Income	$151,265	$349,643	$231,953
Distributable Amount	$284,428	$251,631	$251,267

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

116 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Westminster Presbyterian Church ($110,500), Piedmont Foundation ($40,000), The Blake House ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Atlanta, GA	RELIGIOUS	$110,500
PIEDMONT FOUNDATION Atlanta, GA	MEDICAL	$40,000
THE BLAKE HOUSE Bremen, GA	ADDICTION/REHAB	$30,000
ATLANTA YOUTH ACADEMY Atlanta, GA	EDUCATION	$20,000
SHEPHERD CENTER Atlanta, GA	MEDICAL	$10,000
ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Kingsport, TN	RELIGIOUS	$10,000
CATHEDRAL OF ST PHILIP Atlanta, GA	RELIGIOUS	$7,500
CORAL REEF ALLIANCE San Francisco, CA	CONSERVATION	$7,500
FANNIN FOSTER FAMILIES Blue Ridge, GA	FOSTER CARE	$7,500
BAPTIST MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL Hattiesburg, MS	MEDICAL	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Anne D Gaston (Distribution Committee Member)
Elizabeth D Ramsey (Distribution Committee Member)
John M Deborde IV (Distribution Committee Member)
Margaret C Deborde (Trustee)

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Margaret C Deborde	Trustee	0.25	—
John M Deborde IV	Distribution Committee Member	0.01	—
Anne D Gaston	Distribution Committee Member	0.01	—
Laura D Henry	Distribution Committee Member	0.01	—
Elizabeth D Ramsey	Distribution Committee Member	0.01	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation's most recent tax filing was submitted on December 1, 2024, reflecting 2024 fiscal year activity. The foundation distributed $274,000 across 21 grants during this period, with Westminster Presbyterian Church receiving the largest grant at $110,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust fund?

The foundation designates its resources for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and related public benefit activities. Primary funding areas include: • **Religion** (approximately 28% of giving) • **Social & Human Services** (approximately 27% of giving) • **Education** (approximately 26% of giving) • Medical and health-related causes • Hunger and homelessness relief • Children in need and youth in crisis • Addiction recovery and rehabilitation • Ecology and conservation •…

How do I apply for a grant from Colonial Hill Foundation Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 21 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical grant range: $1,000 to $140,000 • Median grant size: $5,000 • Average annual giving: approximately $274,000–$282,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Westminster Presbyterian Church: $110,500 • The Blake House (addiction/rehabilitation): $30,000 • Atlanta Youth Academies Foundation: $20,000 • St. Paul's Episcopal Church: $10,000 • Shepherd Center: $10,000 • Cathedral of St Philip: $7,500 • Pattison Academy: $1,000 **Applic…

Where does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust make grants?

Approximately 75% of grants remain in Georgia. The foundation also provides significant funding to organizations in: • California • South Carolina • Mississippi • New Jersey

What size grants does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust award?

In 2024, Colonial Hill Foundation Trust awarded 20 grants totaling $274K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Colonial Hill Foundation Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Colonial Hill Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $284K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.