Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc gave $76K across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,850
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,286
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $406,403
- +10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (25 of 59, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 28 Paseo Del Coyote, Santa Fe, NM 87506
Phone: (505) 982-2503
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Jose Public Library Fdn ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 256 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 78% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado at 8%, New York at 4%, New Mexico at 4%, and Washington, DC, at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 59 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2019) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Public Library Fdn San Jose, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Jose Spotlight San Jose, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Jose Chamber Orchestra San Jose, CA | Charitable | $5,350 |
| Univ of Co at Boulder Fdn Boulder, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Charitable | $3,003 |
| East Side Education Fdn San Jose, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| County of Santa Clara San Jose, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Healthier Kids Fdn San Jose, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Valley Health Fdn San Jose, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Christmas Inn the Park San Jose, CA | Charitable | $2,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $406,403 | $130,520 | $92,367 | $75,850 | 59 | $80,625 | $9,992 | $38,271 |
| 2024 | $368,250 | $55,827 | $79,607 | $58,325 | 52 | $59,975 | $11,033 | $37,139 |
| 2023 | $392,030 | $38,290 | $62,287 | $43,548 | 49 | $47,973 | $23,976 | $37,008 |
| 2022 | $416,027 | $69,597 | $59,965 | $40,565 | 44 | $45,365 | $54,997 | $35,562 |
| 2021 | $406,395 | $20,418 | $60,813 | $44,304 | 52 | $47,404 | $7,009 | $38,624 |
| 2020 | $446,790 | $72,853 | $57,544 | $39,170 | 45 | — | $59,178 | $34,682 |
| 2019 | $431,481 | $23,419 | $53,885 | $34,337 | 40 | — | $9,550 | $35,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work spans arts and music, education, health, social services, and humanitarian response. For example, the San Jose Chamber Orchestra describes its mission as sharing music and supporting the next generation of musicians and audiences; Assistance Dogs of the West says it provides trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities; and the International Rescue Committee says it helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $75,850. Grant amounts ranged from $22 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $10,000 each to San Jose Public Library Foundation and San Jose Spotlight, $5,350 to San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and $5,000 to the University of Colorado at Boulder Foundation.
Other 2025 grants included $1,000 each to Assistance Dogs of the West, the International Rescue Committee, The Grateful Garment Project, and Community Initiatives; $500 each to Kids in Common and Human Agenda; and $300 to ALS Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Meri M Maben as president, Robert Lewis as secretary, and Walter Hammon as director.
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc is led by Meri M. Maben, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meri M. Maben
President
On filings since 2019
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Walter Hammon
Director
On filings since 2019
$250 (2019) → $250 (2025)
Robert Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2019
$3K (2019) → $275 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Meri M Maben (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc
How much does Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc give each year?
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc gave $76K across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 52 grants.
What is Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,286, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc that year got $550 on average.
Where does Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc give grants?
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (27 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Sante Fe, NM (4 grants) and Sacramento, CA (3 grants).
Does Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (59 grants).
Who are Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include San Jose Public Library Fdn ($10,000), San Jose Spotlight ($10,000) and San Jose Chamber Orchestra ($5,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc?
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc reported $406K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work spans arts and music, education, health, social services, and humanitarian response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3106723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ella Gayle Hamlin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ella-gayle-hamlin-foundation-inc-morg_8382bda218a84936a6acd37c39df47d2
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