Hamp Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hamp Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,366 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $23,437 and the largest $27,517. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$192,366
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$23,437
- Largest grant$27,517
- Assets$1.9 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $202,029 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195,916 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $202,029 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $192,366 | 9 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Elizabeth Billings 833 E Michigan St Ste 1800, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5615 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 273-3500, hampscholarship@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application available on foundation's website and is to be completed online. Information requested includes confirmation of eligibility requirements, high school academic results, standardized test scores, employment history, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and college plans. The applicants will also submit a brief essay on why they believe they should receive the scholarship. Finalists are required to submit high school transcripts and letters of reference, and to be interviewed by foundation selection committee. |
| Deadlines | January of each year |
| Restrictions | Students eligible for the scholarship must be graduating seniors of a milwaukee county high school, rank in the top 20% of their academic class, have taken or be enrolled in 2 advanced placement or international baccalaureate classes or college courses for credit, have applied as full-time students at either the university of Wisconsin-madison or the university of Minnesota-twin cities, and be eligible for in-state tuition or tuition reciprocity at the university at which they have been accepted. |
What Hamp Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $192,366 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $27,517 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $26,431 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,735 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,414 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $23,437 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $21,415 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $14,487 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $14,203 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $13,727 |
Officers and trustees
- Dudley J Godfrey III
- Anna M Geyso
- Adam P Godfrey
- Sue E Christensen
- Jeffrey S Billings
Questions people ask
Does Hamp Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January of each year.
How much does Hamp Foundation Inc give?
$192,366 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $23,437.
Who runs Hamp Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dudley J Godfrey III (President/Director), Anna M Geyso (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Adam P Godfrey (Treasurer/Director) and Sue E Christensen (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hamp Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.