The Kenneth Hill Foundation
The Kenneth Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in Texas, including organizations serving people and families in need, older adults, children, and students.
The Kenneth Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kenneth Hill Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $140K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,401,000
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,100
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $73,000
- Total assets
- $42,180,991
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Kenneth Hill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2023 filing says to submit a written request stating the intended use of the grant and a brief financial history of the organization. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- July 31 each year, according to the 2023 filing. The 2026 deadline is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- July 31 each year, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff Farris Trustee
Mailing address: 5049 Edwards Ranch Rd Fl 4, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: (833) 450-1395
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ruths Place of Granbury (Ken Hill Clinic) ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 32 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The 2024 grants included recipients in Granbury, Glen Rose, Cleburne, and Dallas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kenneth Hill Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $188K; repeat grants $119K. How we count
Medians: $90K first-time, $56K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruths Place of Granbury (Ken Hill Clinic) Granbury, TX | General Support | $450,000 |
| Rancho Brazos Community Center of Granbury Granbury, TX | General Support | $400,000 |
| Mission Granbury Granbury, TX | General Support | $175,000 |
| Hood County Committee on Aging (Meals on Wheels) Granbury, TX | General Support | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Hood County - Scholarship Granbury, TX | General Support | $90,000 |
| Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center Granbury, TX | General Support | $56,000 |
| Autism Treatment Center Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Trinity Faith Academy Glen Rose, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Intuba Cleburne, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Hood County - Capacity Building Granbury, TX | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,180,991 | $1,400,000 | $1,401,000 | $1,401,000 | 10 | $1,401,000 | $467,920 |
| 2023 | $42,191,991 | $1,225,000 | $1,224,500 | $1,224,500 | 9 | $1,224,500 | $718,082 |
| 2022 | $42,176,491 | $1,600,000 | $1,590,027 | $1,590,000 | 13 | $1,590,000 | $1,224,379 |
| 2021 | $42,166,518 | $42,166,518 | — | — | — | — | $1,588,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $468K 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 included support for a clinic, a community center, organizations providing resources for people in need or crisis, meals on wheels, a children’s advocacy center, an autism treatment center, and a school. Mission Granbury describes its own work as providing resources for individuals and families in need or in crisis. Trinity Faith Academy describes its own purpose as operating schools and educating children in a historic Christian worldview with a rigorous curriculum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,401,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $450,000, with a median of $73,000. The largest grants were $450,000 to Ruths Place of Granbury (Ken Hill Clinic), $400,000 to Rancho Brazos Community Center of Granbury, $175,000 to Mission Granbury, $150,000 to Hood County Committee on Aging (Meals on Wheels), and $90,000 to The Salvation Army of Hood County – Scholarship. Each was listed for general support. Other 2024 grants included $56,000 to Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center, $25,000 each to Autism Treatment Center and Trinity Faith Academy, $20,000 to Intuba, and $10,000 to United Way of Hood County – Capacity Building.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Farris as trustee and advisory committee member. It lists Tammy Reed, Scamper Hill Cole, Allen Smith, David Reed, and Kathy Mariotti as advisory committee members.
The Kenneth Hill Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Farris
Trustee & Advisory Committee
Trustee & Advisory Com → Trustee & Advisory Committee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Smith
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scamper Hill Cole
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Reed
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Reed
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Mariotti
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ron Austring (2021–2022) — Advisory Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Kenneth Hill Foundation
How much does The Kenneth Hill Foundation give each year?
The Kenneth Hill Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 9 grants.
What is The Kenneth Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kenneth Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $73,000, and its average grant was $140,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenneth Hill Foundation that year got $188K on average.
Where does The Kenneth Hill Foundation give grants?
The Kenneth Hill Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Granbury, TX (7 grants).
Does The Kenneth Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kenneth Hill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kenneth Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kenneth Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ruths Place of Granbury (Ken Hill Clinic) ($450,000), Rancho Brazos Community Center of Granbury ($400,000) and Mission Granbury ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth Hill Foundation?
The Kenneth Hill Foundation reported $42.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $468K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kenneth Hill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a clinic, a community center, organizations providing resources for people in need or crisis, meals on wheels, a children’s advocacy center, an autism treatment center, and a school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenneth Hill Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kenneth Hill Foundation's EIN?
The Kenneth Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2175817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Kenneth Hill Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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