Homer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Homer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,725 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$146,725
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $103,100 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $103,100 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $146,725 | 11 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Homer 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 Homer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $68,975 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $50,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association | Playground restoration fund due to storm | $50,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation Incorporate | Northeast Passage Youth Sled Hockey | $50,000 |
| FBXO31 Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Special Surfers | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,675 |
| The Woody Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Belmont Hill School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Loon Echo Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| World of Change | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library Association | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| New England Ski Museum | Charitable Event | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Geoffrey Homer
- Kristin Homer
- Shirley Homer
- Chester E Homer III
Questions people ask
Does Homer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Homer Family Foundation give?
$146,725 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Homer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Geoffrey Homer (VP), Kristin Homer (VP), Shirley Homer (VP, Dir) and Chester E Homer III (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Homer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.