Hamlin Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hamlin Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,400 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,950. 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$15,400
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,950
- Assets$652,705
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,150 the year before.
83% 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 | $9,675 | 8 | $547,271 |
| 2024 | $7,150 | 4 | $581,605 |
| 2025 | $15,400 | 12 | $652,705 |
How to apply
Hamlin Family Private 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $13,250 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $650 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Share Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Conscious Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Hands in Hands | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Impact on Education | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Boulder Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bridge House | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| YWCA Boulder County | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General & Unrestricted | $650 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Ann Forester
- Bruce S Hamlin
- Abigail Nancy Sehnert
Questions people ask
Does Hamlin Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hamlin Family Private Foundation give?
$15,400 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hamlin Family Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Ann Forester (Dir, Treas), Bruce S Hamlin (Dir, Pres) and Abigail Nancy Sehnert (Dir, Sec).