The Hamilton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hamilton Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$86,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $76,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $78,000 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $86,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Hamilton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Food Bank | General support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross Relief Efforts California Wildfires | General support | $20,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General support | $15,000 |
| Fugees Academy LTD | General support | $10,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | General support | $8,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Pancreatic Cancer Action Networking | General support | $5,000 |
| Bucknell University | The history department | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles H Hamilton
- Gregory A Hamilton
- Kimberly A Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does The Hamilton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hamilton Foundation give?
$86,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Hamilton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles H Hamilton (Trustee), Gregory A Hamilton (Trustee) and Kimberly A Hamilton (Trustee).
What does The Hamilton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.