Frederick Hammersley Foundation
Frederick Hammersley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Corrales, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $410K. Net investment income was $473.
Frederick Hammersley Foundation at a glance
In short: Frederick Hammersley Foundation gave $410K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $68K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $409,591
- -82.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $68,265
- -71.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (81% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Frederick Hammersley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Albuquerque Community Foundation ($296K across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 24 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frederick Hammersley Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2021) to $2.4M (2020). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque, NM | contribute to FH Fund for the Arts | $206,117 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque, NM | NMPBS Arts Culture programsTamarind Artist Residency Program | $89,900 |
| Archive of american ArtSmithsonian Washington, DC | Digitization of FH papers general programming | $70,000 |
| 516 Arts Albuquerque, NM | for Covid relief grants to NM artists art organizations. | $35,000 |
| Montana Historical Society Helena, MT | Preserve, catalogue digitize H Hammersley photo collection | $8,500 |
| Albuquerque Community foundation Albuquerque, NM | contribute to FH Fund for the Arts | $74 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $623 | $476,228 | $409,591 | 6 | $463,970 | $473 | $9,860 |
| 2020 | $478,326 | $28,192 | $2,488,225 | $2,371,942 | 10 | — | $18,965 | $338,167 |
| 2019 | $2,683,033 | $192,501 | $1,961,868 | $1,806,100 | 8 | — | $167,009 | $175,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick Hammersley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frederick Hammersley Foundation is led by Kathleen A Shields, Executive Director President & Secretary Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kathleen A Shields
Executive Director President & Secretary Treasurer
Executive Director President → Executive Director President & Secretary Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$70K (2019) → $44K (2021)
RJ Bailie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Traugott
Director Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marjorie Devon (2019–2020) — Vice President · Filing note: Thru 4/10/2020
- Former: Joe Traugott (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $44K, to Kathleen A Shields (Exec Dir Pres, Sec Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Hammersley Foundation
How much does Frederick Hammersley Foundation give each year?
Frederick Hammersley Foundation gave $410K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2.4M across 10 grants.
What is Frederick Hammersley Foundation's typical grant size?
Frederick Hammersley Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $52,500, and its average grant was $68,265, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frederick Hammersley Foundation give grants?
Frederick Hammersley Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (4 grants).
Does Frederick Hammersley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Frederick Hammersley Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frederick Hammersley Foundation's largest grantees?
Frederick Hammersley Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Albuquerque Community Foundation ($296,091 across 3 grants), Archive of american ArtSmithsonian ($70,000) and 516 Arts ($35,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Frederick Hammersley Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Frederick Hammersley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Frederick Hammersley Foundation's EIN?
Frederick Hammersley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4790167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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