Private foundation · EIN 88-0377908 · Pahrump, Nevada · Religion

Hilltop Church

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: 64 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $15K. 42% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
64
$1.1M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NV
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Judes Childrens Research HospLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution$60K
Nathan Adelson HospiceLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution$53K
Faith Communications CorporationLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution$50K
Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CACharitable contribution$50K
In the WaitingClovis, CACharitable contribution$50K
United Methodist Memorial HomeWarren, INCharitable contribution$50K
Valley Health FoundationSan Jose, CACharitable contribution$40K
Community Health AllianceReno, NVCharitable contribution$35K
Northern Nevada HopesReno, NVCharitable contribution$30K
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VACharitable contribution$28K
Agape Church SloSan Luis Obispo, CACharitable contribution$25K
Bill Wilson CenterSanta Clara, CACharitable contribution$25K
Pahrump Senior CenterPahrump, NVCharitable contribution$25K
Sierra Mono MuseumNorth Fork, CACharitable contribution$25K
Warren IncGreenwich, CTCharitable contribution$25K
Alcu Foundation Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CACharitable contribution$20K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GACharitable contribution$20K
American Lung AssociationChicago, ILCharitable contribution$20K
Cathloic Charities of NorthernReno, NVCharitable contribution$20K
Covenant HouseNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Domestic Violence Resource CenterReno, NVCharitable contribution$20K
High Fives FoundationTruckee, CACharitable contribution$20K
KqedSan Francisco, CACharitable contribution$20K
National Alliance for Mental HealthArlington, VACharitable contribution$20K
Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CACharitable contribution$20K
The Kelly S Brush FoundationBurlington, VTCharitable contribution$20K
Vera Instiutute of JusticeBrooklyn, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Veterans Guest HouseReno, NVCharitable contribution$20K
Central California Adaptive SpoShaver Lake, CACharitable contribution$15K
New Hampshire Children's TrustConcord, NHCharitable contribution$15K
Sierra Oaks Senior CitizensTollhouse, CACharitable contribution$15K
Trauma Intervention ProgramsTustin, CACharitable contribution$15K
Nike Animal Rescue FoundationSan Jose, CACharitable contribution$14K
South County Compassion CenterColorado Springs, COCharitable contribution$14K
Eddy HouseReno, NVCharitable contribution$13K
Wounded Warrior ProjectChicago, ILCharitable contribution$11K
FIRST Choice Pregnancy CenterLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution$10K
Hospice of Santa Cruz CountyScotts Valley, CACharitable contribution$10K
Pahrump Valley United MethodistPahrump, NVCharitable contribution$10K
Step 1 IncHincley, ILCharitable contribution$10K
Marjaree Mason CenterFresno, CACharitable contribution$7,500
Nevada Public RadioLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution$7,500
Vegas PBSLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution$7,500
Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NVCharitable contribution$5,500
Abode ServicesFremont, CACharitable contribution$5,000
American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYCharitable contribution$5,000
Colby Sawyer CollegeLondon, NHCharitable contribution$5,000
FIRST Southern Baptist ChurchPahrump, NVCharitable contribution$5,000
Fresno Idea WorksFresno, CACharitable contribution$5,000
Poverello HouseFresno, CACharitable contribution$5,000
Reno Sparks Gospel MissionSparks, NVCharitable contribution$5,000
Unitarian Universalist ChurchCoston, MACharitable contribution$5,000
Chanel 5 Public BroadcastingReno, NVCharitable contribution$3,000
Kunr Public RadioReno, NVCharitable contribution$3,000
AslptLexington, KYCharitable contribution$2,500
Calvery Chapel Pharump ValleyPahrump, NVCharitable contribution$2,500
CatmanduCarson City, NVCharitable contribution$2,500
Center for Adaptive RidingReno, NVCharitable contribution$2,500
Child Assault PreventionReno, NVCharitable contribution$2,500
National Pony Express CorporationPollock Pines, CACharitable contribution$2,500

By state: Nevada 27 · California 20 · Indiana 1 · Virginia 2 · New York 3 · Illinois 3

About this foundation

Hilltop Church is a private grantmaking foundation in Pahrump, Nevada, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Church 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 Church give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 64 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Hilltop Church give?

Nevada (27 grants), California (20 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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