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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 88-0377908

Hilltop Foundation

A private foundation in Pahrump, NV. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 64 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,082,992

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $3,702,710
  • Tax year 2023

    $200,109

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $4,901,371
  • Tax year 2022

    $200,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $5,006,442
  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $5,364,441
  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $5,741,127

Grants paid in 2024

64 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St Judes Childrens Research HospLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $60,000
  2. Nathan Adelson HospiceLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $52,500
  3. Faith Communications CorporationLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  4. Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  5. In the WaitingClovis, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  6. United Methodist Memorial HomeWarren, IN

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  7. Valley Health FoundationSan Jose, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $40,000
  8. Community Health AllianceReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $35,000
  9. Northern Nevada HopesReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $30,000
  10. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $28,498
  11. Agape Church SloSan Luis Obispo, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  12. Bill Wilson CenterSanta Clara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  13. Pahrump Senior CenterPahrump, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  14. Sierra Mono MuseumNorth Fork, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  15. Warren IncGreenwich, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  16. Alcu Foundation Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  17. American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  18. American Lung AssociationChicago, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  19. Cathloic Charities of NorthernReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  20. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  21. Domestic Violence Resource CenterReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  22. High Fives FoundationTruckee, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  23. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  24. National Alliance for Mental HealthArlington, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  25. Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  26. The Kelly S Brush FoundationBurlington, VT

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  27. Vera Instiutute of JusticeBrooklyn, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  28. Veterans Guest HouseReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  29. Central California Adaptive SpoShaver Lake, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $15,000
  30. New Hampshire Children's TrustConcord, NH

    Charitable contribution

    $15,000
  31. Sierra Oaks Senior CitizensTollhouse, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $15,000
  32. Trauma Intervention ProgramsTustin, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $15,000
  33. Nike Animal Rescue FoundationSan Jose, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $14,249
  34. South County Compassion CenterColorado Springs, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $14,249
  35. Eddy HouseReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $13,498
  36. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $10,998
  37. First Choice Pregnancy CenterLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  38. Hospice of Santa Cruz CountyScotts Valley, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  39. Pahrump Valley United MethodistPahrump, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  40. Step 1 IncHincley, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  41. Marjaree Mason CenterFresno, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $7,500
  42. Nevada Public RadioLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $7,500
  43. Vegas PBSLas Vegas, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $7,500
  44. Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $5,500
  45. Abode ServicesFremont, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  46. American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  47. Colby Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  48. First Southern Baptist ChurchPahrump, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  49. Fresno Idea WorksFresno, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  50. Poverello HouseFresno, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  51. Reno Sparks Gospel MissionSparks, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  52. Unitarian Universalist ChurchCoston, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  53. Chanel 5 Public BroadcastingReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $3,000
  54. Kunr Public RadioReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $3,000
  55. AslptLexington, KY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  56. Calvery Chapel Pharump ValleyPahrump, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  57. CatmanduCarson City, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  58. Center for Adaptive RidingReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  59. Child Assault PreventionReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  60. National Pony Express CorporationFrankfort, KS

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  61. Nevada Humane SocietyReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  62. No to AbusePahrump, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  63. St Francis of Assisi Food PantryReno, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  64. Tails of Nye County IncPahrump, NV

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $199,49645% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $72,50016% of the total
  3. Arts and culture3 grants $52,50012% of the total
  4. Religion1 grant $50,00011% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $20,0004% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $16,7494% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $35,5008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nevada27 grants $402,498
  2. California20 grants $389,249
  3. Indiana1 grant $50,000
  4. Virginia2 grants $48,498
  5. New York3 grants $45,000
  6. Illinois3 grants $40,998
  7. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  8. Georgia1 grant $20,000
  9. New Hampshire2 grants $20,000
  10. Vermont1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John R CressDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Julie CooperDIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $50,000
  • Mike WeaverTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • James MillerTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mindy MillerTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $50,000

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