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Palo Hills Foundation is a private corporation based in RENO, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2011 to $3.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Indiana. According to available records, Palo Hills Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $683K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $390K in 2020 to $293K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $101K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Indiana, Illinois, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$101K
Based on 31 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Palo Hills Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IN, IL.
Palo Hills Foundation has distributed a total of $683K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $101K.
Palo Hills Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Palo Hills Foundation is headquartered in RENO, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don R Scifres | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$683K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bible SocietyUNDESIGNATED | Philadelphia, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Redeemer Lutheran ChurchUNDESIGNATED | Redwood City, CA | $80K | 2022 |
| St Nicholas SchoolCURRENT SUPPORT | Los Altos Hills, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Lutheran School Corp Of In IncUNDESIGNATED | Gary, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| C-U At HomeOPERATIONS | Champaign, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Covenant Presbyterian ChurchPHILANTHROPY | Austin, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Church Of The ResurrectionOPERATING NEEDS | Granite Bay, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| St James Lutheran ChurchUNDESIGNATED | Lafayette, IN | $15K | 2022 |
| Ascension Lutheran Christian SchoolOPERATIONS | Gary, IN | $10K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL FUNDS | Boone, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Cchatprogram support | Rancho Cordova, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lucille Packard FoundationUNDESIGNATED | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Central Il Children'S ChorusCURRENT PROGRAMS | Champaign, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Academy High SchoolUNDESIGNATED | Champaign, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Focus On The FamilyUNDESIGNATED | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| St James Lutheran SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS & OPERATIONS | Lafayette, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Teaching EconomicsUNDESIGNATED | Davis, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Clara, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| University Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUND | West Lafayette, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| Moving Picture InstituteUNDESIGNATED | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Beta Sigma PsiANNUAL FUND | Belleville, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Hillsdale CollegeUNDESIGNATED | Hillsdale, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Del Monte Forest ConservationCURRENT SUPPORT | Pebble Beach, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Ieee FoundationUNDESIGNATED | Piscataway, NJ | $500 | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Stanford, CA | $101K | 2020 |
| Menlo Park Presbyterian ChurchCURRENT SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolUNDESIGNATED | Redwood City, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| The King'S AcademyONGOING NEEDS | Sunnyvale, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Turning Point UsaCURRENT OPERATIONS | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2020 |
| Pinewood SchoolCURRENT SUPPORT | Los Altos, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Hands Of FreedomCURRENT SUPPORT | Apple Valley, MN | $15K | 2020 |
| Christianity TodayCURRENT OPERATIONS | Carol Stream, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food BankUNDESIGNATED | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Wedgewood Circle InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Burke, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| Saint Simon Parish SchoolCURRENT OPERATIONS | Los Altos, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| First Baptist Church Of HamiltonGENERAL SERVICES | Hamilton, OH | $5K | 2020 |
| Young Life East Palo AltoCURRENT SUPPORT | Prescott, AZ | $5K | 2020 |
| World VisionSUPPORT OF CHILDREN | Federal Way, WA | $5K | 2020 |
| Purdue FoundationUNDESIGNATED | West Lafayette, IN | $5K | 2020 |
| Heifer InternationalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2020 |