Hilltop Foundation
Hilltop Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2019. As of 2019, the organization holds $649K in total assets. In 2019, it awarded 4 grants totaling $358K. Net investment income was $383.
Hilltop Foundation at a glance
In short: Hilltop Foundation gave $358K across 4 grants in 2019 (avg $89K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $357,500
- Grants made (2019)
- 4
- Average grant
- $89,375
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $649,292
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
Who Hilltop Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was State of Safety ($250K). Together the top 4 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 4 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of Safety Portland, OR | Education on Reducing Gun Violence | $250,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Portland Portland, OR | Empowering Women and the Elimination Racism | $100,000 |
| Center for Women's Leadership Hatfield School of Government Portland, OR | Education and Training for Emerging Women in Leaders | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Portland, OR | Supoport for Fighting Blood Cancer | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $649,292 | $383 | $360,734 | $357,500 | 4 | $383 | $37,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilltop Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hilltop Foundation is led by Henry Wessinger, President & Treasurer on the 2019 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Henry Wessinger
President & Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn W. Winters
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Charles Wessinger
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Hilltop Foundation
How much does Hilltop Foundation give each year?
Hilltop Foundation gave $358K across 4 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Hilltop Foundation's typical grant size?
Hilltop Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $52,500, and its average grant was $89,375, across 4 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hilltop Foundation give grants?
Hilltop Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).
Does Hilltop Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Hilltop Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hilltop Foundation?
Hilltop Foundation reported $649K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $383.
How much is Hilltop Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Hilltop Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hilltop Foundation's EIN?
Hilltop Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1754298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
Live grants for the work Hilltop Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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