William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Geyserville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $120K.
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation gave $87K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $86,883
- -22.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,860
- -31.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,428,137
- +1.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (41% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was World Bamboo Foundation ($25K). Together the top 8 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 33 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 73% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $182K (2021). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Bamboo Foundation Plytmouth, MA | OTHER | $25,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CA | Environmental Grant | $25,000 |
| Netherlands Bach Society | Music Grant | $15,883 |
| Outright International New York, NY | OTHER | $5,000 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | OTHER | $5,000 |
| Geyserville Community Foundation Geyserville, CA | OTHER | $5,000 |
| Northern Sonoma County Fire Foundation Geyserville, CA | OTHER | $5,000 |
| Geyserville Education Foundation Geyserville, CA | Environmental Grant | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,428,137 | $120,174 | $100,145 | $86,883 | 8 | $86,883 | $120,174 | $118,722 |
| 2022 | $2,402,018 | $39,225 | $125,313 | $111,500 | 7 | $111,500 | $39,225 | $120,018 |
| 2021 | $2,487,980 | $2,322 | $199,889 | $182,000 | 3 | $182,000 | $2,322 | $127,904 |
| 2020 | $2,688,875 | $15,118 | $125,692 | $121,266 | 15 | — | $15,118 | $135,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation is led by William H. Hinkle Trustee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William H. Hinkle Trustee
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Leonard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Hinkle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation
How much does William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation give each year?
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation gave $87K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $112K across 7 grants.
What is William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,860, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation give grants?
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Geyserville, CA (3 grants).
Does William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Other" (5 grants).
Who are William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include World Bamboo Foundation ($25,000), Sonoma Land Trust ($25,000) and Netherlands Bach Society ($15,883), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation?
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (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 William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William H Hinkle Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2045526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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