Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$270,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $235,000 | 17 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 20 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 19 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen H Horsley PO Box 17950, Richmond, VA 23226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 285-7700 |
| What to submit | No special form |
| Restrictions | Tax exempt entities only |
What Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 18 | $265,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Feedmore | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Richmond Folk Festival | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Catherine's School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Up Rva | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Camp Merrie-Woode | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen H Horsley
Questions people ask
Does Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen H Horsley (Trustee).
What does Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.