Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation is a private foundation in New London, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$91,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $96,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,000 | 27 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 26 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $91,000 | 23 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Charles & Pauline Hamilton 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 Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 23 | $91,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Church | General use | $14,000 |
| St Mary's Parish | General use | $14,000 |
| Lakenan Community Center | General use | $12,000 |
| St Stephens's Church | General use | $9,000 |
| Holy Rosary Altar Society | General use | $4,000 |
| Shelbina Knights of Columbus | General use | $4,000 |
| Shelbina Senior Citizens | General use | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Altar Society | General use | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Cemetery Assn | General use | $4,000 |
| St Stephens's Cemetery | General use | $4,000 |
| Crooked Creek Cemetery | General use | $2,000 |
| Monroe City Knights of Columbus | General use | $2,000 |
| Old Clinton Catholic Cemetery | General use | $2,000 |
| Shiloh Christian Childrens Ranch | General use | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy | General use | $2,000 |
| Columbia College - Kyle Hayes | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Missouri University of Science Tech | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Missouri University of Science Tech | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | General use | $1,000 |
| University of Missouri - Ella Hayes | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Missouri - Ella Hayes | Scholarhsip | $1,000 |
| University of Missouri - Larissa la | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Missouri - Larissa la | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Porter
- Andrew W Briscoe
- Joseph D Valbracht
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation give?
$91,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Porter (Trustee), Andrew W Briscoe (Trustee) and Joseph D Valbracht (Trustee).
What does Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.