Hill Family Foundation
Hill Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Solvang, California. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $19,900, including awards to organizations in Colorado and California.
Hill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hill Family Foundation gave $20K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $947.619), mostly in Colorado. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,900
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $948
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $54,327
- -53.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (73% 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 Hill Family Foundation
- 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: 2575 Latigo Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (303) 393-1122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ide ($6K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (73%), California (24%), Washington, DC (3%), Minnesota (1%), and Kansas (1%). Percentages are as reported and may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hill Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) 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 $1K; repeat grants $781. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $325 repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 320% 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 $20K (2024) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ide Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Invest in Kids Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Solvang Theaterfest Solvang, CA | Charitable Purpose | $2,050 |
| Santa Ynez Jewish Community Los Olivos, CA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Chest Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Broomfield High School Broomfield, CO | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| ACLU Denver, CO | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Elverhoj Museum Solvang, CA | Charitable Purpose | $400 |
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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 | $54,327 | $-36,604 | $25,223 | $19,900 | 21 | $20,550 | — | — |
| 2023 | $116,154 | $1,639 | $29,140 | $23,755 | 28 | $24,405 | $1,611 | $7,617 |
| 2022 | $143,655 | $4,480 | $40,236 | $32,400 | 22 | $33,700 | $2,925 | $8,918 |
| 2021 | $179,411 | $73,934 | $29,375 | $23,425 | 20 | $24,075 | $73,095 | $5,096 |
| 2020 | $134,852 | $-4,638 | $33,400 | $26,425 | 23 | — | — | $8,539 |
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 included support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, ranges from children’s health and well-being to live arts, gardens, and food assistance. Invest in Kids says it partners with local communities to support evidence-based programs for Colorado’s youngest children and their families. Solvang Theaterfest describes its work as maintaining an open-air theater and cultural landmark for live arts entertainment and special events. Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $19,900. Grants ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $400. The largest awards included $6,000 to IDE and $5,000 to Invest in Kids, both in Denver; $2,050 to Solvang Theaterfest in Solvang; and $1,000 each to Santa Ynez Jewish Community in Los Olivos and Community Chest in Denver. Other 2024 recipients included Denver Botanic Gardens ($500), Food Bank of the Rockies ($250), and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura L. Hill and Robert F. Hill as trustees.
Hill Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura L. Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert F. Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Hill Family Foundation
How much does Hill Family Foundation give each year?
Hill Family Foundation gave $20K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 28 grants.
What is Hill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hill Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $948, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hill Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Hill Family Foundation give grants?
Hill Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Solvang, CA (4 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Who are Hill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hill Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ide ($6,000), Invest in Kids ($5,000) and Solvang Theaterfest ($2,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hill Family Foundation?
Hill Family Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Hill Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, ranges from children’s health and well-being to live arts, gardens, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hill Family Foundation?
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 Hill Family Foundation's EIN?
Hill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1289400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hill Family 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.
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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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