The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,081 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,081
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$69,636
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $85,472 | 29 | $165,831 |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 8 | $109,683 |
| 2025 | $48,081 | 12 | $69,636 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Hamermesh 1 Charles St South Unit PH2C, Boston, MA 02116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 413-0677 |
What The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $37,831 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beth Isreal Medical Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Charitable | $5,556 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom of Newton | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Joey Fund Cystic Fibrosis | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Artsit for Humanity | Charitable | $500 |
| New England Conservatory | Charitable | $250 |
| Boston Center for the Arts | Charitable | $150 |
| Harvard Art Galleries | Charitable | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard G Hamermesh
- Lorie A Hamermesh
Questions people ask
Does The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation give?
$48,081 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard G Hamermesh (Trustee) and Lorie A Hamermesh (Trustee).
What does The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.