How to apply
The Foundation prefers to receive a brief letter of inquiry that includes a Mission statement of donee organization, description of how requested grant will be used, and copy of IRC section 501(c)(3) determination letter. If the request is within the Foundation's grant making guidelines a formal submittal will be solicited by the Foundation. Contact: James M Hietbrink, Po Box 4372, Roche Harbor, Wa Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Provides financial support primarily for Christian Ministry organizations and activities.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Generation MinistryTemecula, CA | To support religious ministry activity to children and families in Romania. | $15K |
| Healing ScalpelMission Viejo, CA | To support the ministry of the organization | $7,500 |
| International Cooperating MinistrieHampton, VA | To support the ministry of the organization | $5,000 |
| Turning PointPhoenix, AZ | To support the ministry of the organization | $5,000 |
| Ministry Semper Fi FundOceanside, CA | To support the ministry of the organization | $2,500 |
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | To support the ministry of the organization | $2,500 |
| Living Word Ministries IntTucson, AZ | To support the ministry of the organization | $2,500 |
| Egm InstituteTemecula, CA | To support the ministry of the organization | $2,500 |
| World VisionFederal Way, WA | To support the ministry of the organization | $1,300 |
| Church at the Red DoorIndio, CA | To support the ministry of the organization | $1,250 |
| Islands Community ChurchFriday Harbor, WA | To support Church ministry activities. | $1,000 |
| International Justice MissionWashington, DC | To support the ministry of the organization | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | To support the ministry of the organization | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY | To support the ministry of the organization | $1,000 |
| The Rafiki FoundationEustic, FL | To support the ministry of the organization | $500 |
| Salvation ArmyCity of Industry, CA | To support the ministry of the organization | $125 |
By state: California 7 · Arizona 2 · Virginia 1 · Washington 2 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Hietbrink Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roche Harbor, Washington, administered in care of James Hietbrink, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hietbrink Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Hietbrink Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 16 grants, a median of $1,900.
Where does Hietbrink Foundation give?
California (7 grants), Arizona (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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