Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $209,250 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$209,250
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $213,250 the year before.
6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $198,250 | 16 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $187,750 | 14 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $213,250 | 16 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $209,250 | 17 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn 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 Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $32,500 |
| New York | 2 | $23,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $16,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $9,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | Educational funding | $100,000 |
| Capital Football Gridiron Fund | Educational funding | $25,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of Ame | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Clubhouse International | Charitable contribution | $10,500 |
| CM Tucker Nursing Center | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| The World War II Museum | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Aapg Foundation | Educational funding | $5,750 |
| Capital University | Educational funding | $5,000 |
| Cfact | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Heartland Institute | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Science and Environmental Policy | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Seg Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,750 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational funding | $2,750 |
| Rainsboro United Methodist Church | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational funding | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Hamilton
- Carolyn E Hamilton
- Scott T Hamilton
- Brett A Hamilton
- Janet J Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn give?
$209,250 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Hamilton (Vp/Secr/Treas), Carolyn E Hamilton (President), Scott T Hamilton (Director) and Brett A Hamilton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.