Hinz Charitable Foundation
Hinz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $543K.
Hinz Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hinz Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $122K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,102,400
- +116.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,489
- +92.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $9,981,194
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Hinz Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capitol Ministries ($427K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 41 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hinz Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $508K (2024) to $2.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Ministries Washington, DC | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $427,000 |
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $250,000 |
| Pacific Link Int'l Educational Services Wrightwood, CA | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $175,000 |
| Strategic Resource Group Easton, MD | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $100,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinics Whittier, CA | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $70,000 |
| Lake Avenue Church Pasadena, CA | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $45,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Houston, TX | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $23,400 |
| John Perkins Foundation Jackson, MS | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $10,000 |
| Veterans Relief Foundation Irvine, CA | To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,981,194 | $2,064,599 | $3,224,355 | $1,102,400 | 9 | $2,108,880 | $543,347 |
| 2024 | $11,140,606 | $1,875,838 | $2,622,866 | $508,300 | 8 | $1,552,331 | $479,360 |
| 2023 | $11,888,176 | $1,711,216 | $4,208,584 | $2,136,700 | 11 | $2,364,965 | $277,372 |
| 2022 | $14,385,183 | $3,936,121 | $5,032,335 | $2,923,800 | 13 | $3,510,035 | $1,688,710 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hinz Charitable Foundation is led by Lila Hinz, Chair & President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lila Hinz
Chair & President
Director → Director, Chair & President, 2024
Director, Chair & President → Chair & President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine McCoy
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Roland Hinz (2022–2024) — Chair & President
- Former: Cassandra Mittelberg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Hinz (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Katharine McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Hinz Charitable Foundation
How much does Hinz Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hinz Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $508K across 8 grants.
What is Hinz Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Hinz Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $122,489, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hinz Charitable Foundation give grants?
Hinz Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (39%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Hinz Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Hinz Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Support to Christian-Based Organization" (9 grants).
Who are Hinz Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Hinz Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Capitol Ministries ($427,000), Door of Hope ($250,000) and Pacific Link Int'l Educational Services ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hinz Charitable Foundation?
Hinz Charitable Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Hinz Charitable Foundation?
Hinz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Pasadena, CA. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hinz Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hinz Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3258539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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