Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,047 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,774 and the largest $60,000. 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$107,047
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,774
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$120,390
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,500 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 | $93,000 | 9 | $93,943 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 10 | $53,678 |
| 2025 | $107,047 | 10 | $120,390 |
How to apply
Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family 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 Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7 | $86,547 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Academy | Program and operational support | $60,000 |
| Bluecoats Inc | Program and operational support | $16,500 |
| Colgate University | Program and operational support- endowment | $10,000 |
| Woodlands Academy | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| South Street Ministries | Program and operational support | $3,047 |
| Safety Forces Support Center | Program and operational support | $2,500 |
| Love Akron | Program and operational support | $2,500 |
| Jr League of Akron | Program and operational support | $1,000 |
| Portage Path Behavioral Health | Program and operational support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association Foundation | Program and operational support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary L Ross
- Robert P Reffner
- John O Barr
- Elizabeth Hamlin
- Faith E Hamlin
- Richard M Hamlin III
- Richard M Hamlin Jr
Questions people ask
Does Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation give?
$107,047 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,774.
Who runs Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary L Ross (Director), Robert P Reffner (Director), John O Barr (Director) and Elizabeth Hamlin (Director, President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mark & Elizabeth Hamlin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.