Palo Hills Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Palo Hills Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $338,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$338,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $438,119 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $438,119 | 21 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $338,000 | 23 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Palo Hills 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.
What Palo Hills Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $175,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $44,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School | Current support | $70,000 |
| St Francis High School | Scholarship | $35,000 |
| Life Family Church | Undesignated | $30,000 |
| Ascension Lutheran Christian School | Operations | $25,000 |
| Bridge City Church | Undesignated | $25,000 |
| Faithful Friends Preschool | Undesignated | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Resurrection | Operating needs | $15,000 |
| Cchat | program support | $15,000 |
| Points of Life Foundation | Undesignated | $15,000 |
| University Lutheran Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General funds | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| 1517 Fund | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships & operations | $5,000 |
| Academy High School | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Stratum Foundationbridge City | Current programs | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Hamilton | General services | $5,000 |
| C-U at Home | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Bible Society | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Undesignated | $4,000 |
| Individual | Undesignated | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Don R Scifres
Questions people ask
Does Palo Hills Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Palo Hills Foundation give?
$338,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Palo Hills Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Don R Scifres (President).
What does Palo Hills Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.