The Hinkle Foundation
The Hinkle Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational, religious, veterans’ and humanitarian organizations.
The Hinkle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hinkle Foundation gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,323,504
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,159
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,400
- Total assets
- $19,779,804
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (40% 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 Hinkle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 737-1090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hinkle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Michigan (40%) and California (29%), followed by New York (8%), the District of Columbia (6%) and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hinkle Foundation gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Educational;Endowment | $500,000 |
| Christ Church Los Angeles, CA | Support ofReligious Activities;Rent Subsidy | $221,904 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
| Int'l Fellowship Christians & Jews Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
| The Dream Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifeld, VA | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
| The Covenant House Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
| Navigators Albert Lea, MN | Charitable Contribution | $26,400 |
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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 | $19,779,804 | $667,148 | $1,793,180 | $1,323,504 | 22 | $1,554,204 | $428,172 | $794,867 |
| 2023 | $20,905,836 | $871,511 | $1,610,736 | $1,243,948 | 21 | $1,316,046 | $576,823 | $774,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hinkle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $795K 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 grants include support for Hillsdale College for “Educational;Endowment” and Christ Church for “Support ofReligious Activities;Rent Subsidy,” as well as charitable contributions to other organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate some of the organizations supported. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease and famine. Union Rescue Mission says it assists people experiencing homelessness with services including food, shelter, health care, recovery programs and job training. The Los Angeles Mission says it works to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. American Bible Society describes its mission as making the Bible available in accessible languages and formats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,323,504. Grants ranged from $26,400 to $500,000, with a median grant of $26,400. In filing year 2023, it reported 21 grants totaling $1,243,948. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 22 grants totaling $1.3 million.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $500,000 to Hillsdale College for education and endowment, $221,904 to Christ Church for religious activities and rent subsidy, and $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation as a charitable contribution. Other reported grants included $26,400 each to Paralyzed Veterans of America, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, The Dream Center, Samaritan’s Purse, Prison Fellowship, The Covenant House, Navigators, National Association of Blind Veterans and United Service Organizations. Other 2024 recipients reported as receiving $26,400 each include American Bible Society, Union Rescue Mission and Los Angeles Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Metz as director and CEO, Irma Varnado as director and secretary/treasurer, and Cesar Sandoval as director.
The Hinkle Foundation is led by Mary Metz, Director & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Metz
Director & CEO
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Sandoval
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irma Varnado
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Hinkle Foundation
How much does The Hinkle Foundation give each year?
The Hinkle Foundation gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 21 grants.
What is The Hinkle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hinkle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $26,400, and its average grant was $60,159, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hinkle Foundation give grants?
The Hinkle Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are The Hinkle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hinkle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College ($500,000), Christ Church ($221,904) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hinkle Foundation?
The Hinkle Foundation reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $795K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hinkle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Hillsdale College for “Educational;Endowment” and Christ Church for “Support ofReligious Activities;Rent Subsidy,” as well as charitable contributions to other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hinkle Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hinkle Foundation's EIN?
The Hinkle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7367419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Hinkle 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hinkle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hinkle-foundation-morg_3febcedd7931466499cc888f30d69b1b
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