The Hamer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hamer Foundation is a private foundation in State College Pa, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $680,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$680,000
- Assets$79.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.1 million the year before.
11% 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 | $5.1 million | 45 | $72.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 42 | $79.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Hamer Foundation 2470 Fox Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 692-4616, pmoose100@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Format: Electronic Include: Short executive summary, budget, proposal |
| Deadlines | January 31 |
What The Hamer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 39 | $3.9 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $520,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $317,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Pa Conservancy | Operating support | $680,000 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | Operating support, programming, easements | $494,500 |
| State College Food Bank | Operating support | $460,000 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | Operating support | $443,530 |
| University of Illinois FDTN | Programming | $420,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Programming | $317,000 |
| Penn State University | Scholarship | $278,302 |
| Audubon Society Pa | Program support | $150,000 |
| Centre County United Way | Operating support, programming | $125,000 |
| Iup Research Institute | Program support | $112,500 |
| Centre County Historical Society | Renovations | $105,000 |
| University of Chicago | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Centre Foundation | Centre gives match | $100,000 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | Operating support | $90,000 |
| Individual | Programming | $86,250 |
| Individual | Operating support | $79,500 |
| Penns Valley Conservation Assn | Administrative support | $75,000 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | Operating support | $70,000 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | Operating support, programming, easements, building | $60,000 |
| Friends of Via | Programming | $50,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Programming | $50,000 |
| Individual | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Tubmill Trout Club | Program support | $35,000 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | Programming | $33,537 |
| Clearfield County United Way | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Clinton County United Way | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Mifflin-Juniata United Way | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Tides | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Blair County United Way | Programming | $30,000 |
| State College Community Land Trust | Programming; capital project | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Human Services | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Centre Volunteers in Medicine | Operating support and capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Centre Safe | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Out of the Cold | Capital project | $15,000 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Centre County Library | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals of Central Pa | Operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Morse
- Jennifer Shuey
- Dan Crust
Questions people ask
Does The Hamer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 31.
How much does The Hamer Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs The Hamer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Morse (Trustee), Jennifer Shuey (Trustee) and Dan Crust (Trustee).
What does The Hamer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.