D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$98,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,000 the year before.
94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $337,000 | 31 | $6.5 million |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 11 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $98,000 | 16 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust 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 D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 10 | $53,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc | General | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire Historical Society | General | $8,000 |
| Tuftonbro Scholarship Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Wiggin Memorial Library | General | $5,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | General | $5,000 |
| Tuftonboro Firefighters Association | General | $5,000 |
| Lasell College | General | $5,000 |
| Womenade of Greater Squamscott | General | $5,000 |
| Cross Roads House Inc | General | $5,000 |
| My Breast Cancer | General | $5,000 |
| The Barnstormers | General | $5,000 |
| End of 68 Hours of Hunger | General | $5,000 |
| Lost Tree Chapel Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater | General | $5,000 |
| Loon Perservation Committee | General | $5,000 |
| The Turtle Hospital | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Dana A Hamel
Questions people ask
Does D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust give?
$98,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Co-Trustee) and Dana A Hamel (Co-Trustee).
What does D A Hamel Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.