Hamill Foundation
The Hamill Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including social services, education, health, animal welfare, and the arts.
Hamill Foundation at a glance
In short: Hamill Foundation gave $14.9M across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,912,000
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $184,099
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $212,359,533
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (4 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% 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 Hamill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14701 St Marys Lane Ste 290, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 556-9581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp for All ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
443 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 201 grants of 443 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 94% of the foundation’s grant dollars. Recipients in Oklahoma received 2%, while those in Colorado, Illinois, and North Carolina each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hamill Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 81 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $193K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of 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 $11.6M (2020) to $14.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $14.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp for All Houston, TX | Capital Campaign to build a second campus | $1,000,000 |
| Amazing Place Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for expansion of Drexel Facility plus a new facility in Katy. | $500,000 |
| The Council on Recovery Houston, TX | To support general operating programs including prevention, counseling, outpatient treatment, family therapy & recover support to those suffering from alcohol & substance abuse; and renovation of Hamill Conference Center | $500,000 |
| Covenant House Texas Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for new campus construction. | $500,000 |
| Houston Methodist Houston, TX | To support the Urology Robotics Fellowship, 3D Ultrasound for Urology Imagining Center, Women's Urology Clinic, ALS research & endowment to Oncology Department for cancer research innovation in lung & liver cancer. | $500,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Operating Ministries & Building for the Ages Capital Campaign debt retirement. | $410,000 |
| Houston Christian University Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for new STEM & Nursing Building, Hamill Presidential & Nursing Scholarships | $400,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide rent & utility assistance, ESL/GED & vocational training & Capital Campaign to renovate existing building & add a new building for classrooms & office space & add parking. | $400,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center Houston, TX | To support operating programs such as rent & utility assistance, GED/ESL classes, food pantry, job counseling & vocational training. | $300,000 |
| DePelchin Children's Center Houston, TX | Operating Programs including foster care, adoption services & children's mental health services & Capital Campaign for new Volunteer Services Building on main campus. | $300,000 |
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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 | $212,359,533 | $26,505,219 | $18,443,800 | $14,912,000 | 81 | $15,668,251 | $23,885,670 | $13,268,493 |
| 2023 | $204,982,752 | $15,104,349 | $16,971,405 | $13,262,000 | 85 | $13,967,387 | $12,356,044 | $11,764,603 |
| 2022 | $206,883,664 | $25,380,396 | $17,145,640 | $13,097,000 | 89 | $13,774,235 | $22,430,991 | $11,453,420 |
| 2021 | $203,029,849 | $39,782,936 | $16,538,650 | $13,092,000 | 97 | $13,722,825 | $37,504,014 | $12,092,173 |
| 2020 | $180,502,169 | $26,754,493 | $14,458,152 | $11,643,000 | 91 | — | $24,694,798 | $11,473,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13.3M 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 grants show support for organizations and projects including human services, children’s programs, education, health and medical research, animal welfare, and the arts. For example, Memorial Assistance Ministries says it partners with Houstonians through education, training, and community connection to promote economic mobility and holistic health. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston describes its work as connecting Houston communities with art through collections, exhibitions, learning programs, conservation, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 81 grants totaling $14,912,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $150,000.
Among the largest grants were $1,000,000 to Camp for All for a capital campaign to build a second campus; $500,000 each to Amazing Place for facility expansion, the Council on Recovery for programs and renovation of the Hamill Conference Center, Covenant House Texas for new campus construction, and Houston Methodist for several medical and research initiatives. Other notable grants included $410,000 to St Martin’s Episcopal Church and $400,000 each to Houston Christian University and Memorial Assistance Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charlie H Read as president, treasurer, and director; Charles W Snider as vice president and director; Thomas H Brown as vice president, grants director, and director; and William T Miller and Barbara L Strobel as directors.
Hamill Foundation is led by Charlie H Read, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlie H Read
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
46.3 hrs/week
$305K (2020) → $380K (2024)
Barbara L Strobel
Director
On filings since 2020
6.3 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Thomas H Brown
Vice President, Grants Director & Director
Vice President & Grants Director → Vice President, Grants Director & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
46.3 hrs/week
$230K (2020) → $305K (2024)
William T Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
6.3 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Charles W Snider
Vice President Director
V.p. & Director → Vice President Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
6.3 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2024)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $380K, to Charlie H Read (Pres., Treas., Dir.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hamill Foundation
How much does Hamill Foundation give each year?
Hamill Foundation gave $14.9M across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.3M across 85 grants.
What is Hamill Foundation's typical grant size?
Hamill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $184,099, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hamill Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Hamill Foundation give grants?
Hamill Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (59 grants), Breckenridge, CO (5 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Does Hamill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Hamill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hamill Foundation's largest grantees?
Hamill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp for All ($1,000,000), Amazing Place ($500,000) and The Council on Recovery ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamill Foundation?
Hamill Foundation reported $212.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hamill Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and projects including human services, children’s programs, education, health and medical research, animal welfare, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamill Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hamill Foundation's EIN?
Hamill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7028238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hamill Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hamill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hamill-foundation-morg_022f55f181544a849f6ea32e946a0ee7
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