The Hillcrest Foundation
Invitation OnlySpring Branch, Texas · EIN 31-1501699 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$639K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support programs | $63,000 |
| The Jewish Community Center | Houston, TX | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Every Orphan's Hope | Frisco, TX | Support programs | $30,000 |
| Angel Reach | Conroe, TX | Support programs | $15,000 |
| The Bridge | Dallas, TX | Support programs | $15,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Move United | Rockville, MD | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Yes to Youth - Mcys | The Woodlands, TX | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Support programs | $13,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Support programs | $13,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Washington, DC | Support programs | $10,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | Richmond, VA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Angela House | Houston, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Beyond Batten Disease Foundation | Austin, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Central Virginia Battlefields Trust | Fredericksburg, VA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates of Montgomery County | Conroe, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt | Houston, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Compassion United | Conroe, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Webster, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Historic Blandford Cemetery Foundation Inc | Petersburg, VA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Hope's Path | Spring, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Houston, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Jeb Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust Inc | Stuart Virginia, VA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Kelsey Research Foundation | Houston, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Laura Bush Institute for Women's Health | Amarillo, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Cajun Relief Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Montgomery County Women's Center | The Woodlands, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| National Museum of the Pacific War | Fredericksburg, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch | Spring, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Richmond Battlefields | Richmond, VA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Tlc Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behavior | Santa Cruz, CA | Support programs | $10,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | Support programs | $9,500 |
| God's Daily Word Ministries | Jackson, TN | Support programs | $8,000 |
| St Thomas High School | Houston, TX | Support programs | $7,500 |
| St Pius X High School | Houston, TX | Support programs | $7,500 |
| Texas Baptist Men Inc | Dallas, TX | Support programs | $7,500 |
| The Fort Delaware Society | Delaware City, DE | Support programs | $7,500 |
| The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support programs | $7,500 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | Support programs | $7,000 |
| St Dominic Village | Houston, TX | Support programs | $7,000 |
| Red River Fighter Pilots Assocation | Eagan, MN | Support programs | $6,000 |
| Texas Master Gardener Association | New Braunfels, TX | Support programs | $6,000 |
| Snap Inc | Houston, TX | Support programs | $5,500 |
| Bamberger Ranch Preserve | Johnson City, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Orphan Outreach | Plano, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| God's Garage Inc | Conroe, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Gran Fondo Texas Tmco | Houston, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Dallas, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston | Houston, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Montgomery County Master Gardener Assoc | Conroe, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| New Braunfels Food Bank | New Braunfels, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Texas New Community Alliance | The Woodlands, TX | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Navidad Valley Cattle Women | Schulenburg, TX | Support programs | $4,000 |
| Turtle Wing Foundation | Schulenburg, TX | Support programs | $4,000 |
| Little Dresses for Africa | Rockwood, MI | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Guada Coma Garden Club | New Braunfels, TX | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Friends for Wishes | Katy, TX | Support programs | $2,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Support programs | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $639,000 | 68 |
| 2023 | $498,000 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513019349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1501699
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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