Thrill Hill Foundation
Thrill Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $371,375, with listed recipients including community, education, health, and cultural organizations.
Thrill Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: Thrill Hill Foundation gave $371K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New Jersey. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,375
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,147
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,997,909
- +102.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (51% 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 Thrill Hill 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: 1880 Century Park E 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 553-1707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thrill Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WCC Historic Renovation Association Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $339K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 121 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (51%) and Illinois (26%), followed by Ohio (8%), California (7%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thrill Hill Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 305% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $217K (2021) to $550K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Historic Renovation Association Inc Asbury Park, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $95,000 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Gladstone, NJ | General Support | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $28,875 |
| Cathedral of St John the Baptist Paterson, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Compton Junior Equestrians Compton, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Trinity Church Asbury Park, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mutliple Myeloma Research Foundation Norwalk, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Monmouth County Tinton Falls, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,997,909 | $5,086,894 | $377,556 | $371,375 | 23 | $371,375 | $1,841,006 | $121,749 |
| 2023 | $2,968,528 | $460,852 | $558,469 | $549,500 | 26 | $549,500 | $59,448 | $139,167 |
| 2022 | $3,066,145 | $54,041 | $294,181 | $286,020 | 29 | $286,020 | $49,938 | $153,796 |
| 2021 | $3,305,878 | $56,189 | $225,008 | $217,000 | 23 | $217,000 | — | $174,869 |
| 2020 | $3,473,871 | $85,008 | $292,564 | $287,500 | 20 | — | $79,979 | $178,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thrill Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. For example, Compton Junior Equestrians says it uses horseback riding to inspire youth and support their growth; Lwala Community Alliance describes its mission as helping communities advance their wellbeing; and Every Mother Counts says it works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe, respectful, and equitable.
Other 2024 recipients include the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which says it addresses root causes of hunger, and 180 Turning Lives Around, which says it is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $371,375. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to WCC Historic Renovation Association, $95,000 to The Barack Obama Foundation, $35,000 to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, and $28,875 to Fidelity Charitable. Each was listed for general support.
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 to Compton Junior Equestrians, $10,000 to Lwala Community Alliance, $5,000 to Every Mother Counts, and $5,000 to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Gelfand as vice president and secretary, Richard Mozenter as treasurer, and Jon Landau as vice president. Each is listed as serving hours as required.
Thrill Hill Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Landau
Vice President & Hrs As Required
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Mozenter
Treasurer & Hrs As Required
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Gelfand
Vice President, Secretary & Hrs As Required
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.
Frequently asked questions about Thrill Hill Foundation
How much does Thrill Hill Foundation give each year?
Thrill Hill Foundation gave $371K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550K across 26 grants.
What is Thrill Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
Thrill Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,147, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thrill Hill Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Thrill Hill Foundation give grants?
Thrill Hill Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asbury Park, NJ (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Thrill Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thrill Hill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thrill Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
Thrill Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WCC Historic Renovation Association Inc ($100,000), The Barack Obama Foundation ($95,000) and United States Equestrian Team Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thrill Hill Foundation?
Thrill Hill Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thrill Hill Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thrill Hill 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 Thrill Hill Foundation's EIN?
Thrill Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4150461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thrill 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Thrill Hill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thrill-hill-foundation-morg_1148496b825c4d69aa0ce19de82bb7fb
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