George a Hamlin
George a Hamlin is a private foundation, based in Po Box Chic, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $109K. Net investment income was $108K.
George a Hamlin at a glance
In short: George a Hamlin gave $109K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,300
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,325
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,860
- Total assets
- $2,438,986
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George a Hamlin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allendale Association ($44K). Together the top 4 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George a Hamlin gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $129K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Association Lake Villa, IL | General Support | $43,720 |
| Glenwood School Glenwood, IL | General Support | $21,860 |
| Off the Street Club Chicago, IL | General Support | $21,860 |
| Union League Boys and Girls Clubs Chicago, IL | General Support | $21,860 |
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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 | $2,438,986 | $115,371 | $138,522 | $109,300 | 4 | $130,335 | $107,575 | $134,245 |
| 2024 | $2,462,460 | $104,721 | $135,372 | $107,930 | 4 | $127,492 | $96,841 | $128,861 |
| 2023 | $2,493,028 | $81,701 | $145,677 | $118,665 | 4 | $137,697 | $76,678 | $126,962 |
| 2022 | $2,557,015 | $90,881 | $161,740 | $129,280 | 4 | $150,599 | $80,989 | $140,785 |
| 2021 | $2,626,565 | $149,176 | $155,491 | $123,494 | 4 | — | $139,388 | $150,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a Hamlin reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George a Hamlin's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $27K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $27K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George a Hamlin
How much does George a Hamlin give each year?
George a Hamlin gave $109K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 4 grants.
What is George a Hamlin's typical grant size?
George a Hamlin's median grant in 2025 was $21,860, and its average grant was $27,325, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George a Hamlin give grants?
George a Hamlin gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does George a Hamlin give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George a Hamlin's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is George a Hamlin?
George a Hamlin reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is George a Hamlin's EIN?
George a Hamlin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6035858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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