Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lamar, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $953K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $41K.
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $952,919
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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 Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College for Nicole Weakley ($6K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College for Nicole Weakley Lamar, CO | Nursing Program | $6,000 |
| College for Hope Headley Lamar, CO | Nursing Program | $6,000 |
| College for Brecklyn Herrera Lamar, CO | Nursing Program | $6,000 |
| College for Maura Smith Lamar, CO | Nursing Program | $3,000 |
| College for Tami Williams Lamar, CO | Nursing Program | $3,000 |
| College for Marie Misenheimer Lamar, CO | Nursing Program | $3,000 |
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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 | $952,919 | $55,416 | $71,973 | $27,000 | 6 | $57,473 | $41,360 | $47,765 |
| 2023 | $969,476 | $-93,462 | $80,295 | $27,000 | 6 | $60,410 | $7,702 | $47,937 |
| 2022 | $1,143,233 | $83,362 | $77,356 | $24,000 | 4 | $57,270 | $63,219 | $51,891 |
| 2021 | $1,137,227 | $418,852 | $61,555 | $23,000 | 9 | $50,507 | $407,773 | $47,372 |
| 2020 | $779,930 | $34,349 | $46,486 | $17,500 | 7 | — | $33,962 | $48,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation is led by Steve Hamilton, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Hamilton
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
John Lefferdink
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Debra Pelley
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jan Hall (2020) — Director
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 $12K, to Steve Hamilton (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation
How much does Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation give each year?
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 6 grants.
What is Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation give grants?
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lamar, CO (6 grants).
Does Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nursing Program" (6 grants).
Who are Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include College for Nicole Weakley ($6,000), College for Hope Headley ($6,000) and College for Brecklyn Herrera ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation?
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation reported $953K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Clara B Hinson Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0567107. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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