Hemphill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hemphill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $14,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $17,500 | 9 | $658,362 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 9 | $685,269 |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 10 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Hemphill 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hemphill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Free Inquiry | To further charitable activities | $14,000 |
| Newburyport Art Asso Adult Art Adventure | To further charitable activities | $13,000 |
| Boerne Public Library | To further charitable activities | $10,000 |
| ACLU | To further charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Sa Youth Literacy | To further charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Americans United | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Ncse | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Pasco Public Schools Foundation | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| FFRF - Freedom From Religion Foundation | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Hill County Comminuty Minustries | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Hemphill
- Helen Hemphill
- Mary L Francis
Questions people ask
Does Hemphill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hemphill Family Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hemphill Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil Hemphill (President), Helen Hemphill (Secr/Treasurer) and Mary L Francis (Director).
What does Hemphill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.