Private foundation · EIN 80-0873696 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hilltop Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $258K total, median $24K. 25% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$258K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in CO
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, COTo support operation tbi freedom, a program of craig hospital serving veterans with brain injuries.$200K
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYScientific research$38K
The American Hospital of Paris FoundationNeuillysurseine, FRHospital services$10K
The Park Tudor Annual FundIndianapolis, INSchool operations$10K

By state: Colorado 1 · New York 1 · INTL 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Hilltop Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hilltop Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Hilltop Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $258K across 4 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Hilltop Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), New York (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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