Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation is a private foundation in Westfield, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,543 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $24,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,543
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$222,998
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $94,243 the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 | $94,243 | 37 | $208,792 |
| 2024 | $97,543 | 37 | $222,998 |
How to apply
Sam & Pam Hooker 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 Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 30 | $69,743 |
| Texas | 2 | $22,800 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Springs Church of Christ | To support the ministry | $24,000 |
| Mission of Hope Haiti | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $21,800 |
| NC Museum of Art Foundation | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $12,500 |
| Wake Forest University | to support the university | $7,143 |
| Danbury Volunteer Fire Dept | To support the fire department | $1,000 |
| Dancing Daughters | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| East Stokes Outreach Ministry | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Exodus Ministries | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Gideons International | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Heroes Helping Heros | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| King Outreach Ministry | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| King Rotary | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Monarch | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| One more One Less | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Parenting Path | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Riverwood therapeutic center | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Roc Solid | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Ryan's case for smiles | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Samaritan Ministries | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Sauratown Trails Association | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Sauratown Volunteer Fire Department | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Senior Services for Stokes County | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Solus Christus | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Stokes County 4-H | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Stokes County Art Council | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Stokes County Historical Society | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Stokes Family Violence Center | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Stokes Habitat for Humanity | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Stokes Partnership For Children | To support the programs of the partnership for children | $1,000 |
| United Fund of Stokes County | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Young Life of the Foothills | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sauratown Mountains | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization. | $1,000 |
| Ezra Goldbach Foundation | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Hooker
- Pamela Hooker
- Harrison Hooker
- Gabrielle Hooker
Questions people ask
Does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation give?
$97,543 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Hooker (President), Pamela Hooker (Vice President), Harrison Hooker (Board Member) and Gabrielle Hooker (Board Member).
What does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and arts and culture.