The Hillcrest Foundation
The Hillcrest Foundation is a private foundation based in Spring Branch, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with examples including humanitarian, youth, disability-sports, community, and historical organizations.
The Hillcrest Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hillcrest Foundation gave $639K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $639,000
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,397
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $11,575,683
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (6 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% 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 The Hillcrest Foundation
- 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: PO Box 1384, Spring Branch, TX 78070
Phone: (281) 684-2511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hillcrest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($63K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 319 grants of 321 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Texas recipients received 66% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina at 10%, Virginia at 8%, Maryland at 5%, and Kansas at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hillcrest Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 68 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $420K (2020) to $639K (2024). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $639K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support Programs | $63,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center Houston, TX | Support Programs | $50,000 |
| Every Orphan's Hope Frisco, TX | Support Programs | $30,000 |
| Angel Reach Conroe, TX | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| The Bridge Dallas, TX | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Move United Rockville, MD | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Yes to Youth - McYs The Woodlands, TX | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | Support Programs | $13,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Support Programs | $13,000 |
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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 | $11,575,683 | $1,688,767 | $817,372 | $639,000 | 68 | $653,400 | $1,688,767 | $761,506 |
| 2023 | $10,704,288 | $458,508 | $683,345 | $498,000 | 67 | $512,400 | $458,508 | $654,051 |
| 2022 | $10,929,125 | $298,512 | $640,861 | $465,000 | 64 | $597,286 | $336,937 | $638,266 |
| 2021 | $11,271,474 | $1,682,710 | $612,255 | $425,000 | 65 | $612,255 | $1,682,710 | $679,646 |
| 2020 | $10,201,019 | $528,105 | $612,744 | $420,000 | 57 | — | $528,105 | $583,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hillcrest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $762K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Every Orphan’s Hope says it works through churches to support orphans, and Move United describes its mission as creating sports, recreation, and education opportunities for people with disabilities. Angel Reach says it provides coordinated services to aged-out foster youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $639,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $63,000, with a median of $8,750. The largest awards included $63,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $50,000 to the Jewish Community Center in Houston, and $30,000 to Every Orphan’s Hope. Angel Reach, The Bridge, Johns Hopkins University, Move United, and Yes to Youth–MCYS each received $15,000. The filing lists “support programs” as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. David Mouton, William Panill, Elizabeth Gimmler, Diane Keir, and David Myers as directors. Renee J. Kelly is listed as director/accounting.
The Hillcrest Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee J. Kelly
Director & Accounting
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $14K (2024)
David Mouton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Keir
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Gimmler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Panill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Renee J Kelly (Director/Accounting).
Frequently asked questions about The Hillcrest Foundation
How much does The Hillcrest Foundation give each year?
The Hillcrest Foundation gave $639K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $498K across 67 grants.
What is The Hillcrest Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hillcrest Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,397, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hillcrest Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Hillcrest Foundation give grants?
The Hillcrest Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (10%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (17 grants), Conroe, TX (6 grants), The Woodlands, TX (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does The Hillcrest Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on The Hillcrest Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs" (68 grants).
Who are The Hillcrest Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hillcrest Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($63,000), The Jewish Community Center ($50,000) and Every Orphan's Hope ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hillcrest Foundation?
The Hillcrest Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $653K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $762K (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 does The Hillcrest Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hillcrest Foundation?
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 The Hillcrest Foundation's EIN?
The Hillcrest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1501699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hillcrest 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hillcrest Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hillcrest-foundation-morg_fb3fef4f965a4e49a2c1104f2c49c9ce
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