Brian Hamilton Foundation
Brian Hamilton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Apex, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Brian Hamilton Foundation at a glance
In short: Brian Hamilton Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $73,993
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brian Hamilton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inmates to Entrepreneurs Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inmates to Entrepreneurs Inc Holly Springs, NC | To provide nonrestricted assistance to the organization in order to fulfill their mission. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,993 | $1,100 | $17,160 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | $90,053 | $1,200 | $8,799 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $97,652 | $104,937 | $31,857 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,572 | $443,750 | $428,967 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $9,788 | $349,585 | $626,889 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brian Hamilton Foundation is led by Brian Hamilton, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Hamilton
President
Trustee & Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Carpenter
Chairman
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Lowery
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Jennings
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim O Rourke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Bradley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Shivers
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Nowack
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Bradley (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Margaret Froneberger (2020–2021) — President & Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Brian Hamilton Foundation
How much does Brian Hamilton Foundation give each year?
Brian Hamilton Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Brian Hamilton Foundation?
Brian Hamilton Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
Where does Brian Hamilton Foundation operate?
Brian Hamilton Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Brian Hamilton Foundation's EIN?
Brian Hamilton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0566030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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