The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Allston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 267 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$4.8 million
- Number of grants267
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$87.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
40% 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 | $3.4 million | 178 | $85.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 210 | $82.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 267 | $87.5 million |
How to apply
The Hamilton Company Charitable 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 The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 262 | $4.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $17,700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goddard House Assisted Living | General | $500,000 |
| 2LIFE Communities | General | $400,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | General | $300,000 |
| Brookline Community Foundation | General | $175,000 |
| West End House | General | $150,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | General | $125,000 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | General | $100,000 |
| Sherrill House | General | $75,000 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre | General | $50,000 |
| Corey C Griffin Charitable Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General | $50,000 |
| Year Up Greater Boston | General | $50,000 |
| Mab Community Services | General | $48,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | General | $45,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | General | $40,000 |
| Caritas Communities | General | $40,000 |
| The Base | General | $40,000 |
| Childrens Oncology Services of Massachusetts | General | $35,000 |
| The Caroll Center for the Blind | General | $35,000 |
| Build Greater Boston | General | $30,000 |
| Care Dimensions Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | General | $30,000 |
| English for New Bostonians | General | $30,000 |
| New England Conservatory | General | $30,000 |
| Oak Square YMCA | General | $30,000 |
| Presentation School Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | General | $25,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | General | $25,000 |
| Federation for Children With Special Needs | General | $25,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | General | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Homes | General | $25,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Boston | General | $25,000 |
| Rogerson Communities | General | $25,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Steps to Success | General | $25,000 |
| Victory Programs | General | $25,000 |
| Youth Villages | General | $25,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General | $20,100 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry | General | $20,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jameson Brown
- Maura Brown
- Frederick Lebow
- Harley Brown
- Ronald Brown
- Andrea Kozinetz
Questions people ask
Does The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 267 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jameson Brown (Trustee), Maura Brown (Trustee), Frederick Lebow (Trustee) and Harley Brown (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and seniors.