Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $6,000. 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$79,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was down from $88,100 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,125 | 24 | $0 |
| 2024 | $88,100 | 26 | $0 |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Homer & Ruth Hamby 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 Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New Mexico. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17 | $77,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,000 |
| Individual | Tuition for nursing student | $2,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $2,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $2,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Homer Hamby
- Ruth Hamby
Questions people ask
Does Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Homer Hamby (President) and Ruth Hamby (Treasurer).
What does Homer & Ruth Hamby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.