Hammond Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hammond Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ames, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$42,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$488,481
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,750 the year before.
70% 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 | $22,500 | 19 | $433,218 |
| 2023 | $23,750 | 21 | $482,037 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 14 | $488,481 |
How to apply
Hammond 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 Hammond Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 4 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $9,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Initiative of North Te | To assist victims of human rights abuses who are seeking asylum in the united states | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| The Sunny Center | To provide a sanctuary meeting place for the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the recently exonerated. | $3,000 |
| The Water Project | To provide sustainable water and sanitation programs to communities in developing countries | $3,000 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice | To assist organization in protecting immigrant and refugee rights by providing high quality legal services and community empowerment | $3,000 |
| Living Graciously Inc | To provide medical equipment and supplies to those in need | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Individual | To assist the organization in ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions | $3,000 |
| Center for Creative Justice | To assist the organization with rehabilitating offenders, reducing victimization, increasing public safety and contributing to improving the communities | $3,000 |
| Food at First | To assist the organization to provide meals to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity | $3,000 |
| Health Tree Foundation for MLTPL My | To assist the organization in helping blood cancer patients learn more about their diseases, better navigate their care and contribute to livesaving research | $3,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Story County | To assist organization in providing legal assistance in civil matters to families who cannot afford to hire and attorney in private practice | $3,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio | To assist organization with development & delivery of next-generation therapies, leverage data to identify optimal and more personalized treatment approaches for myeloma patients | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Johnie Hammond
Questions people ask
Does Hammond Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hammond Family Foundation give?
$42,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Hammond Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Johnie Hammond (Director).
What does Hammond Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and science and research.