The James W and Lorraine E Hill
The James W and Lorraine E Hill is a private foundation, based in Minden, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $324K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $20K.
The James W and Lorraine E Hill at a glance
In short: The James W and Lorraine E Hill gave $4K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $708.333), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,250
- -64.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $708
- -35.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $324,084
- +0.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The James W and Lorraine E Hill funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Salvation Army - Reno Men in Lake ($2K). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James W and Lorraine E Hill gives
- In 2021 it paid out 21% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $12K (2020). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army - Reno Men in Lake Reno, NV | Help the Needy | $1,500 |
| Veterans Guest House Reno, NV | Veterans Benefits | $1,000 |
| Kit Carson Post VFW 3736 Carson City, NV | Veterans Benefit | $500 |
| American Legion 56 Carson City, NV | Veterans | $500 |
| Salvation Army - Carson City Carson City, NV | Help the Needy | $500 |
| Dayton Valley VFW Post 866 Dayton, NV | Veterans | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $324,084 | $15,515 | $12,704 | $4,250 | 6 | $4,250 | $20,244 | $20,312 |
| 2020 | $321,273 | $2,111 | $18,212 | $12,000 | 11 | — | $19,821 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James W and Lorraine E Hill reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James W and Lorraine E Hill is led by Mark A. Marsh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Mark A. Marsh
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arthur L. Simpson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael E. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Billy J. Barbie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 James W and Lorraine E Hill
How much does The James W and Lorraine E Hill give each year?
The James W and Lorraine E Hill gave $4K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is The James W and Lorraine E Hill's typical grant size?
The James W and Lorraine E Hill's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $708, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James W and Lorraine E Hill give grants?
The James W and Lorraine E Hill gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carson City, NV (3 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does The James W and Lorraine E Hill give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The James W and Lorraine E Hill's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The James W and Lorraine E Hill's largest grantees?
The James W and Lorraine E Hill's largest 2021 grantees include Salvation Army - Reno Men in Lake ($1,500), Veterans Guest House ($1,000) and Kit Carson Post VFW 3736 ($500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The James W and Lorraine E Hill?
The James W and Lorraine E Hill reported $324K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 James W and Lorraine E Hill's EIN?
The James W and Lorraine E Hill's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0704713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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