The Hillcrest Foundation, established by Mrs. W.W. Caruth, Sr. in 1958, aims to support Texas charitable organizations in advancing education, promoting health, and relieving poverty. Primarily focusing on Dallas County and nearby areas, it continues the Caruth family’s legacy of pioneering spirit and generosity toward the Texan community.
The grant program emphasizes financial backing for programs, special projects, construction or improvements of permanent buildings, capital campaigns, and facilities or equipment purchase. These grants support causes in education, health, and poverty relief, reflecting the foundation's broad goals of fostering community well-being and development.
The Trustees are inclined to favor applications that present projects or initiatives that are distinctive, essential, and of significant importance for charitable organizations, ensuring they don't overlap with readily accessible services from elsewhere. They also prioritize funding proposals that may struggle to find support through alternative channels, as well as endeavors that are crucial, well-articulated, and substantial in their value and impact. Proposals that aim to leverage grants through challenge or matching funds opportunities are particularly attractive.