Hamilton Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hamilton Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,985 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$197,985
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $184,040 the year before.
26% 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 | $186,710 | 25 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $184,040 | 25 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $197,985 | 19 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Hamilton Family Foundation Inc 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 Hamilton Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $142,700 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,285 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Ability Wisconsin | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $20,285 |
| Carroll University | Educational | $20,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Educational | $19,700 |
| Stars and Stripes Honor Flight | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oostburg Christian School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers Inc | Medical | $10,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee Corporation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Women in Aviation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church | Religious | $8,000 |
| Crivitz Area Food Pantry | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Raptor Education Group Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ravenwood Gardens | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crivitz Stephenson Historical Society | Charitable | $3,000 |
| New England Science and Sail | Science | $2,000 |
| Sheboygan County Humane Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas H Hamilton
- Sally H Lensink
- Jane Musich Hamilton
- Andrew Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does Hamilton Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hamilton Family Foundation Inc give?
$197,985 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hamilton Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas H Hamilton (President/Dir), Sally H Lensink (Vice Pres/Treas/Dir), Jane Musich Hamilton (Secretary/Dir) and Andrew Hamilton (Treasurer/Dir).
What does Hamilton Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.