Hinson Family Trust Foundation
The purpose of the hinson family trust is to provide financial support for organizations whose mission is to improve the quality of life and opportunity for men, women and children in the community. The foundation will seek to support organizations that demonstrate measurable results and are financially sound.the hinson family trust will support those organizations that provide solutions for social problems and education/training to enable young people, men and women to be self-supporting, productive members of society.
Hinson Family Trust Foundation at a glance
In short: Hinson Family Trust Foundation gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,000
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,667
- -49.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $1,065,175
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hinson Family Trust Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Otterbein University ($16K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hinson Family Trust Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $133K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otterbein University Westerville, OH | Education | $15,500 |
| New Albany Community Foundation New Albany, OH | Advancing Philanthropy | $13,500 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Columbus, OH | Conservation | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,065,175 | $26,044 | $63,467 | $38,000 | 3 | $26,044 |
| 2024 | $992,478 | $53,509 | $59,237 | $25,000 | 1 | $53,509 |
| 2023 | $959,675 | $21,584 | $56,367 | $15,000 | 1 | $21,584 |
| 2022 | $915,093 | $56,850 | $156,224 | $132,500 | 4 | $56,850 |
| 2021 | $1,052,675 | $100,249 | $102,633 | $57,286 | 3 | $100,249 |
| 2020 | $987,876 | $28,577 | $130,263 | $116,911 | 22 | $28,577 |
About Hinson Family Trust Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hinson Family Trust Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hinson Family Trust Foundation is led by Alan D. Hinson, Chair & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan D. Hinson
Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail S. Wexner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Charleen Hinson
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet E. Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda S. Kass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Purvis Hinson
Vice Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hinson Rech
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Habash
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Tiberi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Heitkamp
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hinson Family Trust Foundation
How much does Hinson Family Trust Foundation give each year?
Hinson Family Trust Foundation gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Hinson Family Trust Foundation's typical grant size?
Hinson Family Trust Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $12,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hinson Family Trust Foundation give grants?
Hinson Family Trust Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Hinson Family Trust Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Hinson Family Trust Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hinson Family Trust Foundation?
Hinson Family Trust Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What is Hinson Family Trust Foundation's EIN?
Hinson Family Trust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6653583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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