Hamel Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hamel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,850 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,850
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $536,440 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $318,580 | 7 | $4.7 million |
| 2023 | $536,440 | 16 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 16 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Hamel Family Foundation Inc 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 Hamel Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $1.0 million |
| California | 10 | $229,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $225,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $26,700 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Posse Foundation Inc | Charitable gift | $1.0 million |
| Children's Law Center of Ma | Charitable gift | $225,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners | Charitable gift | $53,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association | Charitable gift | $46,500 |
| California Trout | Charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Children in Need | Charitable gift | $26,700 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Sonoma County Vintners Foundation | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| La Luz Center | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Come to Believe Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Telluride Film Festival | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Farm Bureau Foundation of Sonoma County | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George F Hamel Jr
- Pamela O Hamel
- Luke T Hamel
Questions people ask
Does Hamel Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hamel Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,850.
Who runs Hamel Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists George F Hamel Jr (Director), Pamela O Hamel (Director) and Luke T Hamel (Director).
What does Hamel Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.