Hillview Christian Ministry
Hillview Christian Ministry is a private foundation based in Luling, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and scholarship recipients in Texas, including food programs, housing for children, and college tuition and educational costs.
Hillview Christian Ministry at a glance
In short: Hillview Christian Ministry gave $396K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $396,276
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,783
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,479,820
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Hillview Christian Ministry
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5135 Fm 86, Luling, TX 78648
Phone: (512) 215-6010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hillview Christian Ministry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trulight 127 Ministries ($100K). Together the top 10 received $333K.
Organizations only. It also paid 15 individual scholarships ($39,049), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 107 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hillview Christian Ministry open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2021) to $415K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $396K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trulight 127 Ministries Marion, TX | Grant to expand their housing for children that are not placed in foster care | $100,000 |
| Caldwell County Christian Ministries Food Pantry Lockhart, TX | Funding to support food program to support mission of eliminating hunger | $80,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs | $43,929 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs | $22,777 |
| Luling Food Bank Luling, TX | Funding to support food program to support mission of eliminating hunger | $20,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs | $18,731 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs | $15,000 |
| The Bible Seminary Katy, TX | Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs | $11,805 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs | $11,250 |
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $39,049 |
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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 | $7,479,820 | $894,452 | $455,197 | $396,276 | 31 | $398,322 | $822,760 | $392,322 |
| 2023 | $7,040,565 | $211,181 | $464,806 | $387,040 | 32 | $392,647 | $156,027 | $364,628 |
| 2022 | $7,294,190 | $-254,041 | $503,389 | $415,417 | 27 | $426,360 | $128,293 | $389,796 |
| 2021 | $8,037,960 | $990,866 | $230,740 | $184,084 | 17 | $187,338 | $947,464 | $327,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hillview Christian Ministry reported a distributable amount of $392K 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 show support for food programs, housing, and scholarships. Among its grantees, Trulight 127 Ministries describes its mission as “supporting foster children and foster families.” The Bible Seminary says it seeks to foster biblical literacy, cultivate leadership skills, and deploy trained Christian disciples in service worldwide. Baylor University describes its mission as integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment to educate students for leadership and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $396,276. Grants ranged from $52 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to Trulight 127 Ministries for housing for children not placed in foster care; $80,000 to Caldwell County Christian Ministries Food Pantry and $20,000 to Luling Food Bank for food programs; and scholarships for college tuition and educational costs, including $43,929 to the University of Texas at Austin, $22,777 to Texas State University, and $18,731 to Texas A&M University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Durbin, Sharon Talbott, Amber Royall, Rick Carter, Kathy Bellamy, and Alisa Durbin as directors.
Hillview Christian Ministry's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy Bellamy
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Durbin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Talbott
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Durbin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Royall
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julia Gatliff (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Gatliff (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Hillview Christian Ministry
How much does Hillview Christian Ministry give each year?
Hillview Christian Ministry gave $396K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $387K across 32 grants.
What is Hillview Christian Ministry's typical grant size?
Hillview Christian Ministry's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,783, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hillview Christian Ministry that year got $7K on average.
Where does Hillview Christian Ministry give grants?
Hillview Christian Ministry gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants) and Luling, TX (2 grants).
Does Hillview Christian Ministry give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Hillview Christian Ministry's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for College Tuition and Educational Costs" (27 grants).
Who are Hillview Christian Ministry's largest grantees?
Hillview Christian Ministry's largest 2024 grantees include Trulight 127 Ministries ($100,000), Caldwell County Christian Ministries Food Pantry ($80,000) and University of Texas at Austin ($43,929), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 15 individual scholarships ($39,049), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hillview Christian Ministry?
Hillview Christian Ministry reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hillview Christian Ministry fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for food programs, housing, and scholarships. Among its grantees, Trulight 127 Ministries describes its mission as “supporting foster children and foster families.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hillview Christian Ministry?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Hillview Christian Ministry's EIN?
Hillview Christian Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2023211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Hillview Christian Ministry 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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