Hamill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hamill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $50.2 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10.9 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$50.2 million
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10.9 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 133 | $43.9 million |
| 2024 | $50.2 million | 132 | $0 |
How to apply
Hamill 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 Hamill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 73 | $49.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $357,965 |
| Idaho | 3 | $261,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $152,000 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $30,500 |
| New York | 5 | $26,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $26,000 |
| California | 9 | $18,500 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment D) | $10.9 million |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-18125 | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(see Attachment A) | $10.9 million |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment E) | $10.9 million |
| Openlands | Nature for AllEndowment | $2.4 million |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-03604 | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(see Attachment B) | $2.0 million |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment C) | $2.0 million |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment F) | $2.0 million |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Conservationof Natural Resourcesand Habitat Protection | $1.1 million |
| The Conservation Foundation | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Morton Arboretum | Hamill Family FoundationSecond CenturyChallenge | $668,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Big Sky NatureReserve Fund | $643,911 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 - Cash | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $376,677 |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-18125 - Cash | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $375,758 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 - Cash | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $375,431 |
| The Corwith Fund | Transfer of LP interest in Cornelius Capital Partners LPto Successor Private Foundation | $340,912 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust | Transfer of LP interest in Cornelius Capital Partners LPto Successor Private Foundation | $340,909 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust | Transfer of LP interest in Cornelius Capital Partners LPto Successor Private Foundation | $340,909 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Unrestricted | $322,965 |
| The Corwith Fund - Acct 8438 | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $278,315 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - Acct 8438 | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $278,315 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - Acct 8438 | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $278,315 |
| Natural Land Institute | Lands OwnedStewardshipEndowment Fund | $250,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Legacy of LandCampaign | $250,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Strategic Inititatives, Education andOutreach Program | $225,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Keller Science CtrYouth ConservationAction Programs | $166,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Hamill FamilyNature Plaza | $157,994 |
| The International Crane Foundation | Whooping CraneConservation | $150,000 |
| The Corwith Fund | Transfer of LP interest in HCS Family Fund LPto Successor Private Foundation | $139,431 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust | Transfer of LP interest in HCS Family Fund LPto Successor Private Foundation | $139,431 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust | Transfer of LP interest in HCS Family Fund LPto Successor Private Foundation | $139,431 |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-03604 - Cash | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $130,000 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 - Cash | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $130,000 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 - Cash | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $130,000 |
| Prairie State Conservation Coalition | OffsetAdministrativeCosts | $75,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| American Horse Trials Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Illinois | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Openlands | ConservingLand for All | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Hamill
- Elizabeth C Bramsen
- Nancy CH Winter
Questions people ask
Does Hamill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hamill Family Foundation give?
$50.2 million in tax year 2024, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hamill Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Hamill (Director, Pres, Chrmn), Elizabeth C Bramsen (Director, VP, Sec) and Nancy CH Winter (Director, VP, Treas).
What does Hamill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.