Hinz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hinz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $427,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$427,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $508,300 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.1 million | 11 | $11.7 million |
| 2023 | $508,300 | 8 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 9 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Hinz Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hinz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $542,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $427,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $23,400 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Ministries | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $427,000 |
| Door of Hope | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $250,000 |
| Pacific Link Int'l Educational Services | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $175,000 |
| Strategic Resource Group | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $100,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinics | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $70,000 |
| Lake Avenue Church | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $45,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $23,400 |
| John Perkins Foundation | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $10,000 |
| Veterans Relief Foundation | To provide financial support to christian-based organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lila Hinz
- Katharine McCoy
Questions people ask
Does Hinz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hinz Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Hinz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lila Hinz (Chair/President) and Katharine McCoy (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Hinz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.