Donald D Hammill Foundation
Accepts applications
Donald D Hammill Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $932,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $932,000 and the largest $932,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$932,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$932,000
- Largest grant$932,000
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $740,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $856,000 | 1 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $740,000 | 1 | $19.6 million |
| 2025 | $932,000 | 1 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nils Pearson 1301 W 25th Street Ste 300, Austin, TX 78705 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | research@proedinc.com |
| What to submit | A cover letter with the name(s) of a contact person should accompany the proposal. Your proposal should be concise and include the following: 1. A brief statement of your organization's history and mission. 2. Describe the individuals served by your organization. 3. Describe what your clients value about your program. How do they benefit? 4. Describe the project for which you are requesting funds. Include needs addressed, effect in the community, anticipated outcomes, and the amount of your request. 5. Describe how you evaluate the results of your services. 6. Identify how funding from the hammill foundation would fit into your overall budget (e.g. Supplement existing funds, begin a new program, part of funding being requested from other organizations, etc.)? 7. Include your summarized general operating budget. 8. Provide a copy of IRS letter designating your 501(c)(3) non-profit status. 9. Include a list of your board of directors and program officers. |
| Deadlines | March 15 |
| Restrictions | Generally, the foundation does not support: -organizations that do not have a current 501(c)(3) determination letter from the internal revenue service -grants to individuals -programs outside the austin, Texas, metropolitan area -religious organizations for religious purposes -candidates for political office -endowments -debt reduction -organizations that discriminate in policy or in practice on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification -type III supporting organizations under IRS section 509 (a)(3) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Donald D Hammill Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $932,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donald D Hammill Foundation Donor Advised Fund C/O Austin Community Foundation | General operations | $932,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nils Pearson
- Jim Patton
- Donald Hammill
- Robert K Lum
- Rita Sherbenou
Questions people ask
Does Donald D Hammill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15.
How much does Donald D Hammill Foundation give?
$932,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $932,000.
Who runs Donald D Hammill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nils Pearson (Secretary/Di), Jim Patton (President/Di), Donald Hammill (Director) and Robert K Lum (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Donald D Hammill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.