Colonial Hill Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $160,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$317,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $274,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $282,000 | 20 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $274,000 | 20 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $317,500 | 21 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Colonial Hill Foundation Trust 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.
What Colonial Hill Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $270,000 |
| California | 3 | $16,500 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $16,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Religious | $160,000 |
| The Blake House | Addiction/rehab | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | Education | $20,000 |
| Wings Center | Children/families | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of St Philip | Religious | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Foundation | Medical | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Center | Medical | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Religious | $10,000 |
| Summerhill Community Ministries | Children in need | $10,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | Conservation | $7,500 |
| Rice Bowls | Homeless/hungry | $7,500 |
| Mobile Meals | Hunger | $7,500 |
| Childcare Group | Children/families | $5,000 |
| Fostering Fannin (Formerly Fannin Foster Families) | Foster care | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Homeless/hungry | $5,000 |
| Music Will (Formerly Little Kids Rock) | Music education | $4,000 |
| Roadsafe America (Institute for Safer Trucking) | Public safety | $2,000 |
| Ascensa Health | Addiction | $1,000 |
| Bananas Foster | Foster families | $1,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | Medical | $1,000 |
| Onelife | Students | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret C Deborde
- John M Deborde IV
- Anne D Gaston
- Laura D Henry
- Elizabeth D Ramsey
Questions people ask
Does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust give?
$317,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Colonial Hill Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret C Deborde (Trustee), John M Deborde IV (Distribution Committee Member), Anne D Gaston (Distribution Committee Member) and Laura D Henry (Distribution Committee Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Colonial Hill Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.