Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra is a private foundation based in Westfield, New Jersey. In 2024, it made 12 charitable grants totaling $113,670 to organizations in Michigan, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and Kentucky.
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra at a glance
In short: Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra gave $114K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Michigan. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,670
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,473
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,336,211
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 629 St Marks Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
Phone: (908) 232-7068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calvin University ($28K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 34% to New Jersey, 18% to Washington, D.C., and 4% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2024) to $135K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Donation | $28,000 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Donation | $16,800 |
| Agape Community Kitchen Westfield, NJ | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Christian Health Care Center Foundation Wyckoff, NJ | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Furniture Assist Union, NJ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Market Street Mission Morristown, NJ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Mend NJ Orange, NJ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Disaster Assistance Louisville, KY | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,336,211 | $135,948 | $138,197 | $113,670 | 12 | $113,670 | $113,105 | $86,147 |
| 2023 | $1,338,460 | $74,847 | $148,501 | $124,553 | 14 | $124,553 | $52,701 | $81,856 |
| 2022 | $1,412,114 | $20,114 | $156,604 | $129,800 | 11 | $129,800 | $16,294 | $88,788 |
| 2021 | $1,548,604 | $141,848 | $164,354 | $134,800 | 13 | $134,800 | $112,670 | $104,085 |
| 2020 | $1,571,110 | $88,392 | $150,131 | $124,800 | 11 | — | $64,022 | $94,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational and theological institutions, community services, health care, disaster assistance, and other charitable organizations. Calvin University describes its mission as equipping students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Calvin Theological Seminary says it prepares people for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry and offers Reformed theological scholarship and counsel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $113,670 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $28,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $28,000 to Calvin University, $20,000 to Project HOPE, $16,800 to Calvin Theological Seminary, and $10,000 each to Agape Community Kitchen and Christian Health Care Center Foundation. The listed grant purposes were charitable donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Faith H Bennett, Frances Hamstra, and Julie Bennett as trustees.
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Faith H. Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Frances Hamstra
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Julie Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Faith H Bennett (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra
How much does Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra give each year?
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra gave $114K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 14 grants.
What is Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's typical grant size?
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,473, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra that year got $13K on average.
Where does Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra give grants?
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (34%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants) and Westfield, NJ (2 grants).
Does Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (12 grants).
Who are Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's largest grantees?
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's largest 2024 grantees include Calvin University ($28,000), Project Hope ($20,000) and Calvin Theological Seminary ($16,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra?
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational and theological institutions, community services, health care, disaster assistance, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's EIN?
Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3285822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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