The Hilltop Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 27-6204423 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$390K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Charlottesville, VA | Hope has a placenew center of hope | $50,000 |
| Readykids | Charlottesville, VA | Maternal Mental Health Initiative, counseling and early education programs | $50,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Charlottesville, VA | Partner Impact & Innovation Grants Charlottesville region. | $30,000 |
| Computers4kids | Charlottesville, VA | STEAM Mentoring | $25,000 |
| Women's Initiative | Charlottesville, VA | Mental Health Counseling Program | $25,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Charlottesville, VA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Paramount Theater | Charlottesville, VA | Arts Education Program and Mary P. Reese Community Access Fund | $25,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Appalachian Voices | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Public Education Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Vision Fund | $15,000 |
| Wildrock | Crozet, VA | Outreach programs | $15,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Charlottesville Climate Collaborative | Charlottesville, VA | General Operations & Expansion | $15,000 |
| Albemarle Housing Improvement | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Worksource Enterprises | Charlottesville, VA | Benefit Planning Services | $10,000 |
| Charlottesville Tomorrow | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Front Porch | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Autism | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Light House Studio | Charlottesville, VA | Keep it reel program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $390,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $543,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $427,200 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610929349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6204423
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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