Hilltop Foundation
Hilltop Foundation is a private foundation based in Pahrump, Nevada. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Hilltop Foundation at a glance
In short: Hilltop Foundation gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Nevada. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,082,992
- +441.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +88.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,922
- +187.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,625
- Total assets
- $3,702,710
- -24.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (33 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (37% 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 Hilltop Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 W Nopah Vista Avenue, Pahrump, NV 89060
Phone: (775) 751-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hilltop Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Judes Childrens Research Hosp ($60K). Together the top 10 received $446K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 126 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 36% to recipients in California. Other leading recipient states were Indiana (5%), Virginia (4%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hilltop Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 64 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 736% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution | $52,500 |
| Faith Communications Corporation Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Fresno Chaffee Zoo Fresno, CA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| In the Waiting Clovis, CA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| United Methodist Memorial Home Warren, IN | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Valley Health Foundation San Jose, CA | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Community Health Alliance Reno, NV | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes Reno, NV | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Charitable Contribution | $28,498 |
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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 | $3,702,710 | $311,073 | $1,509,734 | $1,082,992 | 64 | $1,303,285 | $379,927 | $177,077 |
| 2023 | $4,901,371 | $520,147 | $625,218 | $200,109 | 34 | $515,635 | $410,564 | $235,686 |
| 2022 | $5,006,442 | $359,769 | $701,718 | $200,000 | 28 | $540,543 | $198,594 | $243,872 |
| 2021 | $5,364,441 | $451,875 | $767,395 | — | — | $432,319 | $116,799 | $262,575 |
| 2020 | $5,741,127 | $444,197 | $640,735 | — | — | — | $252,837 | $279,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilltop Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Nathan Adelson Hospice says it provides end-of-life care and hospice and palliative care services in Clark and Nye counties. Community Health Alliance describes its work as providing primary medical and dental care to uninsured and underinsured people. United Methodist Memorial Home describes its work as senior communities of care.
Other 2024 grantees include youth and family services provider Bill Wilson Center, Christian radio broadcaster Faith Communications Corporation, and Pahrump Senior Center, which says it assists seniors with independent living.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $1,082,992. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $14,624. Among the largest awards were $60,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, $52,500 to Nathan Adelson Hospice, and $50,000 each to Faith Communications Corporation, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, In the Waiting, and United Methodist Memorial Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R. Cress and Julie Cooper as directors, and Mike Weaver, James Miller, and Mindy Miller as trustees.
Hilltop Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Cooper
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Mindy Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
James Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Cress
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Weaver
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Julie Cooper (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Foundation
How much does Hilltop Foundation give each year?
Hilltop Foundation gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 34 grants.
What is Hilltop Foundation's typical grant size?
Hilltop Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,625, and its average grant was $16,922, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hilltop Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Hilltop Foundation give grants?
Hilltop Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (12 grants), Las Vegas, NV (6 grants), Pahrump, NV (6 grants) and Fresno, CA (4 grants).
Who are Hilltop Foundation's largest grantees?
Hilltop Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Judes Childrens Research Hosp ($60,000), Nathan Adelson Hospice ($52,500) and Faith Communications Corporation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hilltop Foundation?
Hilltop Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hilltop Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Nathan Adelson Hospice says it provides end-of-life care and hospice and palliative care services in Clark and Nye counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hilltop Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hilltop Foundation's EIN?
Hilltop Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0377908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hilltop 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Hilltop Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hilltop-foundation-morg_50580b37b08d4d57ab016d8a0e7f4c18
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