The Hildebrand Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded by Jeff and Mindy Hildebrand, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving to faith-based organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$130.4M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.0M
+43.9% YoY
Grant Count
122
+16.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$114K
+23.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide for the poor and needy through faith-based organizations.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Family services
- Children and youth
- Health
- Community development
The foundation prioritizes faith-based organizations and emphasizes serving low-income families, particularly in the Houston area and throughout Texas.
Grantmaking
Beginning November 2025, the Hildebrand Foundation will accept grant applications by invitation only. The foundation will no longer review unsolicited requests, allowing it to focus on existing partnerships.
Grant Range
$250–$7,657,500
Average Grant
approximately $391 (based on historical data)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives primarily in Texas, with particular emphasis on the Houston area. Grantmaking also extends to California, Colorado, New York, Arkansas, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $130,412,750
- Total Revenue: $30,867,854
- Total Expenses: $15,290,068
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $130,412,750 | $123,772,873 | $127,897,319 |
| Revenue | $30,867,854 | $6,249,208 | $48,426,674 |
| Expenses | $15,290,068 | $10,373,654 | $17,689,087 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,562,715 | $9,714,323 | $17,054,032 |
| Net Investment Income | $20,190,623 | $5,888,079 | $22,632,401 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,220,809 | $7,531,217 | $6,453,773 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeffery D Hildebrand – Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, and Secretary (serves without compensation)
- Melinda B Hildebrand – President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Beatrice S. Dickson – Executive Director
Contact:
- Phone: 713-655-6319
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1308, Houston, TX 77251
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery D Hildebrand | CEO/VP/Secretary | 4 | — |
| Melinda B Hildebrand | President/Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Brittany A Hildebrand | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hildebrand Foundation launched the Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program in partnership with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, providing scholarships of up to $20,000 to rural Texas students.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo\u2122 and Hildebrand Foundation ...The foundation pledged $10 million to the Houston Parks Board for community development initiatives.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo\u2122 and Hildebrand Foundation ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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