Hammel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hammel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,800 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$67,800
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,600 the year before.
38% 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 | $81,204 | 14 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $54,600 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $67,800 | 8 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Hammel 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 Hammel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 4 | $12,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Israel | General fund | $25,000 |
| Philabundance | General fund | $15,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Berks County | General fund | $10,000 |
| Aim Academy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Friends School | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Graduate Center Foundation Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General fund | $1,800 |
| Innocence Project | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Victor H Hammel
- Dena L Hammel
- Melissa L Hammel
- Jed S Hammel
- Jamie A Hammel
Questions people ask
Does Hammel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hammel Family Foundation give?
$67,800 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hammel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Victor H Hammel (Trustee), Dena L Hammel (Trustee), Melissa L Hammel (Trustee) and Jed S Hammel (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hammel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.