The William Creston Hill Foundation
The William Creston Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Boerne, Texas. In 2024, it offered 11 college scholarships to area students, with its filing listing grants to individual recipients in Texas.
The William Creston Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: The William Creston Hill Foundation gave $30K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $2,727
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $11,675
- 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.
How to apply to The William Creston 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: 1201 Sisterdale Road, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 445-9106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Creston Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The foundation described its 11 scholarships as being offered to area students.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William Creston Hill Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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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 | $11,675 | $51,766 | $40,091 | $30,000 | 11 | $30,000 | $575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Creston Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $575 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $30,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. The grants listed were college scholarships to individual recipients in Texas; one was $5,000 and the other ten were $2,500 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Colvin as Financial Director, Jarrett Hill as Executive Director, and April Thomas as Secretary.
The William Creston Hill Foundation is led by Jarrett Hill, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jarrett Hill
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Colvin
Financial Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Thomas
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 William Creston Hill Foundation
How much does The William Creston Hill Foundation give each year?
The William Creston Hill Foundation gave $30K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The William Creston Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
The William Creston Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,727, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William Creston Hill Foundation give grants?
The William Creston Hill Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The William Creston Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The William Creston Hill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is The William Creston Hill Foundation?
The William Creston Hill Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $575 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The William Creston 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 William Creston Hill Foundation's EIN?
The William Creston Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3754668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does The William Creston 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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