Hammes Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hammes Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,103 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$174,103
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $796,736 the year before.
36% 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 | $223,515 | 19 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $796,736 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $174,103 | 11 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Hammes 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 Hammes Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $166,103 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wi | Imagine more dinner sponsor | $60,000 |
| Teach for America Milwaukee | Annual event | $39,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Inc | Annual scholarship gala | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Inc | 2025 sixth man soiree held q1 2-025 | $15,000 |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc | 2025 macc ringer sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | 2025 pledge | $8,000 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | General operating | $5,103 |
| Milwaukee Lutheran High School | Honor marian + bill nasgovitz | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | 2025 mvp salute to youth | $5,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Charles E Kubly Foundation Inc | 2025 beyond the blues navy sponsorship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon D Hammes
- Ann E Hammes
- Sarah J Hammes
- J Patrick Hammes
- Christopher D Hammes
- Michael J Hammes
Questions people ask
Does Hammes Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hammes Family Foundation Inc give?
$174,103 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Hammes Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jon D Hammes (Director President & Treasurer), Ann E Hammes (Director and Vice President), Sarah J Hammes (Director and Secretary) and J Patrick Hammes (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hammes Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.