The Hinkle Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on a very small number of large gifts, primarily supporting a single college endowment and a local church's operating/facility needs. Grants are substantial and repeat to the same recipients, indicating long-term, focused relationships rather than broad community grantmaking. The foundation’s giving blends higher education endowment support with direct assistance to faith-based congregational activities and facilities.
Highly concentrated: four total grants totaling $1.46M, split between two repeat grantees; large dollar amounts to a few longtime beneficiaries rather than many small awards.
The Hinkle Foundation’s recent giving centers on a repeated pattern: two very large gifts to Hillsdale College in 2024 and 2025, each at $500,000, alongside major support for Christ Church in Los Angeles. That combination shows a foundation that favors long-term, relationship-based grants rather than a wide spread of small awards. The college support is tied to endowment and educational purposes, while the church grants cover religious activities and rent subsidy needs. Beyond those anchor relationships, the foundation also makes a steady set of $26,400 charitable contributions to faith-based and service-oriented organizations. Recent recipients include Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Los Angeles Mission, Fred Jordan Mission, The Dream Center, and American Bible Society. The mix suggests a portfolio built around higher education, religious institutions, and direct charitable aid, with the same recipient names often appearing in more than one year. The Hinkle Foundation’s latest filings also show a national reach, but its grant record is concentrated in a small number of repeat grantees.
In higher education, the foundation gave $500,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to Hillsdale College for endowment and educational support. That is the clearest sign that long-horizon institutional support is a core part of its approach. Faith-based grantmaking is another consistent thread. Christ Church in Los Angeles received $242,348 in 2024 and $221,904 in 2025 for support of religious activities and rent subsidy. The same pattern appears in smaller charitable gifts to organizations such as American Bible Society, Cru, Prison Fellowship, and Navigators. The foundation also supports direct-service charities in Southern California and beyond. Los Angeles Mission, Fred Jordan Mission, and The Dream Center each appear in the recent grants list, reflecting attention to charitable work tied to poverty alleviation and community assistance.
The Hinkle Foundation’s typical grant size is $26,400, with the 25th, median, and 75th percentiles all at the same level, which points to a highly standardized grant tier. At the same time, the foundation makes a few much larger awards, including $500,000 gifts and six-figure support. Recipients recur across years: Hillsdale College appears in 2024 and 2025, Christ Church appears in both years, and several $26,400 grantees repeat as well. The foundation is a private foundation and does not fund individuals or program-related investments.
$1.3M
$18.7M
$704K
$1.7M
Most grants fall between $26K and $26K, with a median of $26K.
25th Percentile
$26K
Median
$26K
75th Percentile
$26K
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Notable grantees: Hillsdale College, Christ Church
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States, with 43 grants listed to U.S. organizations. California is the top state by grant count, accounting for 33% of grants, and Los Angeles shows up repeatedly through Christ Church, Los Angeles Mission, Fred Jordan Mission, and The Dream Center. Other recipient locations include Hillsdale, Michigan; Staten Island, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Orlando, Florida; and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The distribution is national, but California receives the largest share of grants by count.
Its recent grants show three main areas: higher education endowment support, faith-based and religious activity support, and direct charitable aid tied to poverty alleviation or housing help. The largest recurring grants go to Hillsdale College and Christ Church, while smaller awards go to organizations such as Los Angeles Mission and The Dream Center.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $26,400. The 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile are all $26,400, which indicates a fixed standard award level for much of its giving.
Yes. Hillsdale College received $500,000 in both 2024 and 2025, and Christ Church received large grants in both years as well. Several smaller recipients also reappear across years, including Los Angeles Mission, American Bible Society, Cru, Help Heal Veterans, and The Dream Center.
California receives the largest share of grants by count at 33%, and Los Angeles is a repeated recipient city. The foundation’s recipient list is national, with U.S. organizations in states including Michigan, New York, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
The foundation does not fund individuals. The data provided does not describe an application process or any unsolicited application channel.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionUniversity |
| Christ Church | Los Angeles, CA | $375,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionSupport of Religious Activities; Rent Subsidy |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionMilitary/FirstResponders |
| Fred Jordan Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the NeedyReligious |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping NeedyChristians & Jews |
| Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionAddiction Counseling |
| National Association of Blind Veterans | Baltimore, MD | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping Blind Veterans |
| The Dream Center | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy |
| The Covenant House | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionYouth Counseling |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy |
| VFW National Home for Children | Eaton Rapids, MI | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionSupporting MilitaryFamilies |
| United Service Organizations | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionSupporting theMilitary |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifeld, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionCounseling Inmates |
| Christian Parachurch Group | Orlando, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionReligious Organization |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | Helping ParalyzedbutionHelping ParalyzedVeterans |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionBible Study |
| Operation Blessing | Virginia Beach, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy |
| Cecile Stephens Charitable Foundation | Seal Beach, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy |
| Help Heal Veterans | Winchester, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionHelping Veterans |
| Inspyre One Foundation | Compton, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable ContributionSupport ofCaregivers |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | 2025 | Educational;Endowment |
| Christ Church | Los Angeles, CA | $221,904 | 2025 | Support ofReligious Activities;Rent Subsidy |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| The Covenant House | Washington, DC | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Help Heal Veterans | Winchester, CA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| CRU | Orlando, FL | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Operation Blessing | Virginia Beach, VA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| The Dream Center | Los Angeles, CA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| United Service Organizations | Washington, DC | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Fred Jordan Mission | Los Angeles, CA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifeld, VA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Cecile Stevens Charitable Foundation | Seal Beach, CA | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| VFW National Home for Children | Eaton Rapids, MI | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| National Association of Blind Veterans | Baltimore, MD | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Int'l Fellowship Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | $26,400 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | 2024 | Endowment |
| Christ Church | Los Angeles, CA | $242,348 | 2024 | Support of Religious Activities;Rent Subsidy |
| Samaritan' s Purse | Boone, NC | $26,400 | 2024 | Charitable Contribution |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifeld, VA | $26,400 | 2024 | Charitable Contribution |
| VFW National Home for Children | Eaton Rapids, MI | $26,400 | 2024 | Charitable Contribution |
| CRU | Orlando, FL | $26,400 | 2024 | Charitable Contribution |
Christ Church
$375,000Charitable ContributionSupport of Religious Activities; Rent Subsidy
Charitable ContributionMilitary/FirstResponders
Fred Jordan Mission
$20,000Charitable ContributionHelping the NeedyReligious
Los Angeles Mission
$20,000Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy
Charitable ContributionHelping NeedyChristians & Jews
Navigators
$20,000Charitable ContributionAddiction Counseling
National Association of Blind Veterans
$20,000Charitable ContributionHelping Blind Veterans
The Dream Center
$20,000Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy
The Covenant House
$20,000Charitable ContributionYouth Counseling
Charitable ContributionSupporting MilitaryFamilies
Christian Parachurch Group
$20,000Charitable ContributionReligious Organization
Helping ParalyzedbutionHelping ParalyzedVeterans
Cecile Stephens Charitable Foundation
$20,000Charitable ContributionHelping the Needy
Help Heal Veterans
$20,000Charitable ContributionHelping Veterans
Inspyre One Foundation
$10,000Charitable ContributionSupport ofCaregivers
Christ Church
$221,904Support ofReligious Activities;Rent Subsidy
Navigators
$26,400Charitable Contribution
The Covenant House
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Help Heal Veterans
$26,400Charitable Contribution
CRU
$26,400Charitable Contribution
The Dream Center
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Los Angeles Mission
$26,400Charitable Contribution
United Service Organizations
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Paralyzed Veterans of America
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Fred Jordan Mission
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Prison Fellowship
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Cecile Stevens Charitable Foundation
$26,400Charitable Contribution
National Association of Blind Veterans
$26,400Charitable Contribution
Christ Church
$242,348Support of Religious Activities;Rent Subsidy
Samaritan' s Purse
$26,400Charitable Contribution
CRU
$26,400Charitable Contribution