The East Hill Foundation
The East Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Vermont. In 2024, it reported making 21 grants totaling $175,000 to charitable organizations.
The East Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: The East Hill Foundation gave $175K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,333
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,172,903
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The East Hill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 East Street, Brookfield, VT 05036
Phone: (802) 829-3674
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The East Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deerfoot Lodge ($15K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares by recipient state were California (16%), North Carolina (11%), Indiana (10%), Georgia (10%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The East Hill Foundation gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfoot Lodge Spectulater, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Elam Ministries Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| John 17 Ministries Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Partners for Paraguay Coure Dalene, ID | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Pregnancy Network Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| K Love Radio Rocklin, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Transformation Project Westbrook, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Agape International Mission Roseville, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative Nogales, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cross International Pompano Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,172,903 | $1,393,130 | $205,650 | $175,000 | 21 | $175,000 | $257,736 | $134,197 |
| 2023 | $1,985,423 | $880,466 | $207,264 | $200,000 | 23 | $200,000 | $283,831 | $77,316 |
| 2022 | $1,312,221 | $315,749 | $164,561 | $145,000 | 15 | $153,372 | $40,479 | $1,097 |
| 2021 | $1,161,033 | $156,695 | $92,935 | $90,500 | 9 | $91,272 | $35,303 | $1,510 |
| 2020 | $1,124,286 | $80,466 | $60,055 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $31,644 | $62,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The East Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Elam Ministries says it works to strengthen and expand the Persian-speaking church through leader training, resources, and evangelism. The Pregnancy Network says it empowers women to face unplanned pregnancies without fear. John 17 Ministries describes its mission as educating and supporting Christian ministries worldwide.
Other 2024 grantees include Kino Border Initiative, which says it promotes humane, just, and workable migration through humanitarian assistance, education, and policy advocacy; Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which says it seeks to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church; and Casa Misionera, which says it assists students in the Dominican Republic attending college after high school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $175,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Listed grants include $15,000 to Deerfoot Lodge; $12,000 to Elam Ministries; and $10,000 each to John 17 Ministries, Partners for Paraguay, The Pregnancy Network, K Love Radio, Transformation Project, Agape International Mission, Kino Border Initiative, Cross International, and Agape Faith Church. The listed grants were for unrestricted purposes. Other reported 2024 awards include $8,500 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and $5,000 to Casa Misionera.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Wise as president, Julie Rochat as vice president, Nancy Rochat as secretary, and Laura Rochat as treasurer.
The East Hill Foundation is led by Diane Wise, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Wise
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Rochat
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Rochat
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Rochat
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Rochat (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The East Hill Foundation
How much does The East Hill Foundation give each year?
The East Hill Foundation gave $175K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 23 grants.
What is The East Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
The East Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The East Hill Foundation give grants?
The East Hill Foundation's top state is California, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (11%) and Indiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Alpharetta, GA (2 grants).
Does The East Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The East Hill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The East Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
The East Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Deerfoot Lodge ($15,000), Elam Ministries ($12,000) and John 17 Ministries ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The East Hill Foundation?
The East Hill Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The East Hill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Elam Ministries says it works to strengthen and expand the Persian-speaking church through leader training, resources, and evangelism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The East Hill Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The East Hill Foundation's EIN?
The East Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1303058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The East Hill Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The East Hill Foundation funds
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Grantable. (2026). The East Hill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-east-hill-foundation-morg_1bcb8adefbd04277961f8592b73d0c85
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