George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in St Ignatius, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $105K. Net investment income was $66K.
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust gave $105K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,500
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,500
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,500
- Total assets
- $1,923,481
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (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 George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Never Alone Recovery Support Services ($105K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $105K (2024) to $121K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Never Alone Recovery Support Services Ronan, MT | Funding to help support individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders and mental health disorders, including bipolar disorder. | $104,500 |
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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 | $1,923,481 | $82,376 | $121,673 | $104,500 | 1 | $104,500 | $65,585 | $104,163 |
| 2023 | $1,962,778 | $47,770 | $129,757 | $109,500 | 1 | $109,500 | $27,513 | $104,737 |
| 2022 | $2,044,765 | $51,504 | $137,032 | $114,000 | 1 | $114,000 | $28,472 | $109,459 |
| 2021 | $2,130,293 | $23,022 | $139,861 | $115,000 | 2 | $115,000 | — | $113,976 |
| 2020 | $2,247,132 | $34,697 | $138,999 | $120,600 | 2 | — | $16,298 | $115,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary D. Hammill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Carol J. Hammill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Gary D Hammill (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust
How much does George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust give each year?
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust gave $105K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 1 grant.
How large is George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust?
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust operate?
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust has awarded grants in Montana.
What is George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust's EIN?
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2012286. 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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