The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $398K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found at a glance
In short: The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found gave $22K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,000
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,143
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $397,571
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Joseph Catholic Church ($10K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $21K (2024) to $25K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic Church Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Women's Care Center Foundation Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Villa Marie Home and School Waverly, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Diocese of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| More Mercy Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Milkworks Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Pius X Foundation Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397,571 | $19,772 | $29,506 | $22,000 | 7 | $22,000 | $11,868 | $22,906 |
| 2024 | $407,305 | $12,087 | $28,087 | $21,000 | 8 | $21,000 | $4,775 | $21,993 |
| 2023 | $423,305 | $1,215 | $29,389 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $1,202 | $20,719 |
| 2022 | $451,479 | $-18,612 | $32,064 | $25,000 | 6 | $25,000 | — | $22,337 |
| 2021 | $502,155 | $502,155 | — | — | — | — | $2,155 | $24,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found is led by Daniel Hile, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Hile
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hile
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Father Caleb D. Hile
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Patrick
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Makayla L. Venzor
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Landan J. Hile
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah C. Lindsay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leah C. Hile (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found
How much does The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found give each year?
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found gave $22K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 8 grants.
What is The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's typical grant size?
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found give grants?
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (6 grants).
Does The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's largest grantees?
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's largest 2025 grantees include St Joseph Catholic Church ($10,000), Women's Care Center Foundation ($3,000) and Villa Marie Home and School ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found?
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found reported $398K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's EIN?
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3395710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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