Hamaker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Hamaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmingdale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 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$26,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$256,995
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $15,000 | 5 | $206,358 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 12 | $236,866 |
| 2025 | $26,000 | 10 | $256,995 |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald W Hamaker 154 Grandview Cir, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 388-0337 |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice | General funds | $10,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters | General funds | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Run Callen Lorde Community Center | General funds | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin | General funds | $2,500 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | General funds | $2,000 |
| Va Kids Center | General funds | $1,500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General funds | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | General funds | $500 |
| Team Shamrock Tunnels to Towers | General funds | $500 |
| Market Street Mission | General funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald W Hamaker
- Mary J Hamaker
- Jessica Joseph
- Douglas Hamaker
Questions people ask
Does Hamaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hamaker Family Foundation give?
$26,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Hamaker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald W Hamaker (President), Mary J Hamaker (Sec'y/Treas), Jessica Joseph (Director) and Douglas Hamaker (Director).