Hill Family Foundation
The Hill Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Mercer Island, Washington. The foundation focuses on advancing mental health, wellness, and recovery outcomes through scientific research and Christ-centered approaches.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+16.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+10.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on researching, supporting, and encouraging scientific methods that promote mental health, wellness, and real recovery outcomes that lead to living healthy Christ-centered lives.
Primary funding areas include:
- Mental health and wellness initiatives
- Youth and young adult mental health care
- Recovery centers and accessibility
- Scholarships for athletes and coaches
- Wellness centers and training programs
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
Grant Range
approximately $249 (based on 4,222 total grants in previous year data)
Average Grant
approximately $249 (based on 4,222 total grants in previous year data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects within Washington state, with specific activity in:
- Kent
- Kirkland
- Mercer Island
- Seattle
- Tacoma
- Vashon
The foundation also has some grantmaking activity in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $5.31 million (as of 2024)
- Annual Grants: $1.28 million (2024)
- Annual Expenses: $1.1 million
- Annual Revenue: $860,545
- Asset Growth: 2.6% increase from previous year
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,309,795 | $5,070,958 | $5,315,413 |
| Revenue | $1,520,837 | $860,545 | $220,233 |
| Expenses | $1,282,000 | $1,105,000 | $1,179,778 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,282,000 | $1,105,000 | $1,155,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $246,971 | $273,545 | $20,258 |
| Distributable Amount | $176,703 | $216,786 | $272,679 |
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
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Roots Housing ($150,000), Vashon Maury Community Food Bank ($125,000), Compass Housing Allicance ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Future COOP Seattle, WA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Street Center Seattle, WA | donation | $10,000 |
| Black Past Seattle, WA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Roots Housing Seattle, WA | Donation | $150,000 |
| Compass Housing Allicance Seattle, WA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Farestart Seattle, WA | Donation | $75,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Langston Seattle, WA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute Seattle, WA | Donation | $100,000 |
| NW Havest Seattle, WA | Donation | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's volunteer board includes:
- Anne Thomson, President
- Michael Hill, Vice President
- John G Hill, Secretary
- Stephen R Hill, Treasurer
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hill | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Anne Thomson | President | 2 | — |
| John G Hill | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Stephen R Hill | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Ellen A Hill | Director | 1 | — |
| Beverley K Hill | Director | 1 | — |
| Keith Bolling | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the foundation supported its vision of advancing and networking youth and young adult mental health care by sponsoring wellness centers, athletes, and coaches through scholarships, increased training, and recovery center accessibility.
The foundation hosts the Grant Hill Memorial Golf Tournament annually. The 4th Annual tournament, held in June 2025 at Cherokee Ridge Country Club, raised $156,775 for Kids to Love (KTL) Grant Hill Trauma Team.
Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation Announces 2026 GrantThe foundation announced an upcoming innovative counseling series in development as of November 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hill Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on researching, supporting, and encouraging scientific methods that promote mental health, wellness, and real recovery outcomes that lead to living healthy Christ-centered lives. Primary funding areas include: • Mental health and wellness initiatives • Youth and young adult mental health care • Recovery centers and accessibility • Scholarships for athletes and coaches • Wellness centers and training programs
How do I apply for a grant from Hill Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,282,000 • 21 grants awarded in 2024 • Typical award range: $5,000–$150,000 • Average grant size: approximately $249 (based on 4,222 total grants in previous year data) **Application Status:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
Where does Hill Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds projects within Washington state, with specific activity in: • Kent • Kirkland • Mercer Island • Seattle • Tacoma • Vashon The foundation also has some grantmaking activity in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Hill Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Hill Family Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hill Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hill Family Foundation's EIN?
Hill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1539805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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