George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation
Accepts applications
George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.4 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3.2 million and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.4 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3.2 million
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.9 million 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 | $5.6 million | 2 | $134 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 2 | $143 million |
| 2025 | $6.4 million | 2 | $146 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hamman Foundation 3336 Richmond Suite 310, Houston, TX 77098 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 522-9891 |
| What to submit | Written application and financial statements |
| Deadlines | Monthly for grants Annually, February 16th for scholarships |
| Restrictions | Grants must be 501c3 Texas organizations Scholarships-Houston area students |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $6.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations | Schools, medical arts, conservation | $5.0 million |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Anne H Sheperd
- Charles D Milby Jr
- Mary J Milby
- Russell R Hamman
- D Troy Derouen
- Kendall H Connors
- Bradley Elgin
Questions people ask
Does George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Monthly for grants Annually, February 16th for scholarships.
How much does George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3.2 million.
Who runs George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne H Sheperd (President), Charles D Milby Jr (Treasurer), Mary J Milby (Secretary) and Russell R Hamman (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.