Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation is a private foundation in Wayland, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,600 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $10,000. 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$72,600
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,275 the year before.
27% 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 | $74,350 | 74 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $68,275 | 84 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $72,600 | 79 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Joseph M Hamilburg 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 Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | $65,250 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $1,600 |
| Virginia | 7 | $700 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $700 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $550 |
| California | 5 | $500 |
| New York | 4 | $400 |
| Arizona | 2 | $200 |
| Maine | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Baptist Hospital | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Unrestricted | $7,600 |
| Bidmc (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) | Donation pledge | $5,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Donation | $5,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Donation | $5,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Donation | $5,000 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildlands Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New England Skating Club | Donation | $3,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Noble & Greenough School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Noble & Greenough School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Boxer Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Beaver Annual Fund | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Harmony Hill | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Harmony Hill | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Our Daily Bread | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Westside Benevolent Circle | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wheaton College | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Anthony D Phung Memorial Scholarship | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Harvard Business School | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Aclj | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Farmland Trust | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Rivers | Unrestricted | $100 |
| C S P I | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Cato Institute | Unrestricted | $100 |
| CO2 Coalition | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Cousteau Society | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Dana Farber | Eileen kramer krano's kruisers | $100 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Hamilburg
- Maurice J Hamilburg
Questions people ask
Does Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation give?
$72,600 in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph D Hamilburg (Trustee) and Maurice J Hamilburg (Trustee).
What does Joseph M Hamilburg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.