Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $786,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$786,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $569,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $569,000 | 6 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $786,000 | 8 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Hammer Family Charitable 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 Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $605,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University School of General Studies | General support | $500,000 |
| Baypath University | General support | $150,000 |
| Girls Write Now | General support | $100,000 |
| St Charles Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Imentor Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| South Florida PBS | General support | $2,500 |
| Kqed | General support | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann B Hammer
- Neil R Hammer
Questions people ask
Does Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$786,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann B Hammer (President) and Neil R Hammer (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.