Hatch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hatch Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$49.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
28% 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 | $1.8 million | 47 | $40.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 44 | $44.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 31 | $49.4 million |
How to apply
Hatch 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hatch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 30 | $2.3 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $17,248 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman - Hatch Philanthropy Fund | Various programs | $1.4 million |
| The Library Foundation | Auditorium | $200,000 |
| Care to Learn | New office building | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Springfield | Outdoor program | $99,100 |
| Better Block | Sustaining operations support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Springfield Art Musuem | Art is everywhere program | $30,000 |
| Summit Preparatory School | Outdoor education program | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks | Live from downtown | $25,000 |
| Msu Foundation | Lore | $25,000 |
| Ozarks Tech Foundation | Student engagement scholarship | $25,000 |
| Springfield Regional Arts Council | Route 66 sculpture series | $25,000 |
| The Ozarks Film Foundry | Tradecraft development initiative | $25,000 |
| Neat Neighbors Program | Neat neighbors program | $22,500 |
| Sculpture Walk Springfield | Art museum sculpture | $21,050 |
| Gillioz Center for Arts | Third floor project | $20,400 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks | Celebrate springfield | $20,000 |
| Farmers Market of the Ozarks | Ozarks farm shop | $20,000 |
| Msu Foundation | Ozark public television | $20,000 |
| Springfield Creatives & Documentary | New website & reporting | $20,000 |
| SPS Foundation | A club for families | $19,360 |
| The Giving Square | Kids for kids program | $17,248 |
| Springfield Symphony | Ensembles in schools | $15,000 |
| Uli Kansas City District Council | Pioneer sponsor | $10,000 |
| SPS Foundation | Reed academy of fine arts | $6,838 |
| SPS Foundation | Bike helmets | $6,000 |
| Better Block | Medical mile at primrose park | $5,000 |
| James River Basin Partnership | 100 hours outside program | $5,000 |
| Springfield Chamber Chorus | Boys chior of springfield | $5,000 |
| SPS Foundation | Deca program | $3,000 |
| Community Partnership | Tool library | $2,500 |
| Springfield Cid | Sunflower and grant ave parkway | $441 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin N Danastasio
- Tyler D Hellweg
- Casey Wamsley
- James R Batten
- Cody S Danastasio
- Katherine R Hellweg
- Kurt D Hellweg
- Sheryl D Hellweg
Questions people ask
Does Hatch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hatch Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Hatch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Erin N Danastasio (Executive Director), Tyler D Hellweg (President), Casey Wamsley (Secretary) and James R Batten (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Hatch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.