Hackett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hackett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,837 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $11,040. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,837
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$11,040
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,313 the year before.
52% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227,478 | 44 | $103,685 |
| 2024 | $105,313 | 34 | $139,411 |
| 2025 | $99,837 | 27 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Hackett 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 Hackett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $84,303 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $11,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,023 |
| Arizona | 1 | $511 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $11,040 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| The Rose | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston | Cardinal's Circle | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Houston | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusale | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston Inc | SJ Education Scholarship Fund in support of the 19th Hole Society and Golf Classic | $2,500 |
| Indiana University Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Society for Leading Medicine | $2,500 |
| St Michaels Catholic School | The Tiger Fund | $2,500 |
| Texas 2036 | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,023 |
| Bryan Educational Institute | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusale | Ensuring the Future Capital Campaign | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Land and Water Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix | General & Unrestricted | $511 |
| Common Room Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusale | The Children's Education Fund | $400 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Housto | General & Unrestricted | $263 |
| Kids Meals Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James T Hackett
- Kathleen Hackett
- Maureen Hackett
Questions people ask
Does Hackett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hackett Family Foundation give?
$99,837 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hackett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James T Hackett (Dir, Treas), Kathleen Hackett (Dir, VP) and Maureen Hackett (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Hackett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.