Hamilton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hamilton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Rosa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$67,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $60,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $90,000 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $67,500 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Hamilton Family 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 Hamilton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $27,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $22,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) | General use | $10,000 |
| Music Mends Minds | General use | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General use | $7,500 |
| Partners for World Health | General use | $7,500 |
| Planned Prenthood Fedwration of America | General use | $7,500 |
| USA for Unhcr | General use | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General use | $7,500 |
| National Public Radio | General use | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General use | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Brin
- Mark Hamilton
- Barbara Tamborski
- Marie Hamilton
- Bernard Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does Hamilton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hamilton Family Foundation give?
$67,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Hamilton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Brin (Director, President & Exc Director), Mark Hamilton (Director, Cfo), Barbara Tamborski (Director) and Marie Hamilton (Director, Chairperson & Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hamilton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.