Hamel Family Foundation Inc
Hamel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, community services, public safety, and environmental conservation.
Hamel Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hamel Family Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,560,700
- +190.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,544
- +190.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,850
- Total assets
- $2,079,901
- -33.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hamel Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2400 Tamiami Trail N 201, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (239) 261-8337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamel Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Posse Foundation Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 50 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (64%), California (15%), Massachusetts (14%), Wisconsin (3%), and Illinois (2%). These figures describe the states of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hamel Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Posse Foundation Inc New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $1,000,000 |
| Children's Law Center of MA Lynn, MA | Charitable Gift | $225,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners Glen Ellen, CA | Charitable Gift | $53,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable Gift | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Charitable Gift | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association Sonoma, CA | Charitable Gift | $46,500 |
| California Trout San Francisco, CA | Charitable Gift | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Children in Need Arlington Heights, IL | Charitable Gift | $26,700 |
| Catholic Charities Alexandria, VA | Charitable Gift | $25,000 |
| Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable Gift | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,079,901 | $83,860 | $1,585,210 | $1,560,700 | 16 | $1,560,700 | $83,860 | $6,871 |
| 2023 | $3,129,323 | $-75,123 | $568,487 | $536,440 | 16 | $537,864 | $70,993 | $219,176 |
| 2022 | $4,488,527 | $163,117 | $361,296 | $318,580 | 7 | $320,315 | $119,504 | $303,691 |
| 2021 | $4,700,692 | $163,140 | $642,874 | $617,500 | 4 | $619,177 | $164,286 | $293,603 |
| 2020 | $5,074,265 | $366,716 | $203,874 | $172,500 | 7 | — | $356,259 | $262,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamel Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, The Posse Foundation describes its work as identifying high-potential public high school students and supporting them in multicultural teams; Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association says it raises funds for the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority and a widow orphans fund; and California Trout says its mission is to ensure healthy water and resilient wild fish in California.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in higher education, assistance to people in need in Indian villages, wine-industry education, and Sonoma Valley family services and economic advancement. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $1,560,700. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $25,850.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000,000 to The Posse Foundation, $225,000 to Children’s Law Center of MA, $53,000 to Jack London Park Partners, $50,000 each to Eisenhower Health Foundation and University of Wisconsin Foundation, and $46,500 to Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association. Other reported grants included $30,000 to California Trout, $26,700 to Foundation for Children in Need, $25,000 each to Catholic Charities and Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, $10,000 to La Luz Center, and $5,000 to Come To Believe Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George F Hamel Jr, Pamela O Hamel, and Luke T Hamel as directors.
Hamel Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George F. Hamel Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke T. Hamel
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela O. Hamel
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hamel Family Foundation Inc
How much does Hamel Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Hamel Family Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $536K across 16 grants.
What is Hamel Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hamel Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,850, and its average grant was $97,544, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hamel Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Hamel Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sonoma, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants).
Does Hamel Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Hamel Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (16 grants).
Who are Hamel Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hamel Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Posse Foundation Inc ($1,000,000), Children's Law Center of MA ($225,000) and Jack London Park Partners ($53,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamel Family Foundation Inc?
Hamel Family Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hamel Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamel Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hamel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hamel Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2441438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hamel Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hamel Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Hamel Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hamel-family-foundation-inc-morg_be6aa1478eac4b1d93d48945577989a7
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