Pinhook Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pinhook Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $601,609 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$601,609
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $559,882 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $542,745 | 21 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $559,882 | 21 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $601,609 | 21 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Pinhook 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 Pinhook Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 20 | $600,609 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Carmel School | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Lourdes Foundation | Contribution to assist with expempt purpose | $96,100 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Moncus Park Legacy Campaign | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to assist with expempt purpose | $55,735 |
| American Red Cross Disaster | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Acadiana | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| South la Community College Foundati | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Spay Nation - Wildcat Foundation | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Acadiana Veteran Alliance | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Christian School | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $13,479 |
| St Bernard Catholic School | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $10,030 |
| Christian Youth Theater | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Current | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lafayette Mounted Police | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| For the Birds | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $5,765 |
| Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| The Good Samaritan Center | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Performing Arts Society | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G Hamner
- Emily Hamner
Questions people ask
Does Pinhook Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pinhook Foundation Inc give?
$601,609 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Pinhook Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael G Hamner (President) and Emily Hamner (Secretary/Treas).
What does Pinhook Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.