Hamilton Char Trust Marion B
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2026 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $39,252 to charitable organizations in Maine and Massachusetts; the listed grant purposes were unrestricted general support.
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B at a glance
In short: Hamilton Char Trust Marion B gave $39K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,252
- -10.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,568
- -2.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,271
- Total assets
- $854,776
- +12.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hamilton Char Trust Marion B
- 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: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamilton Char Trust Marion B funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Blue Hill Public Library ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 33% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hamilton Char Trust Marion B open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $47K (2022). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Public Library Blue Hill, ME | Unrestricted General | $6,542 |
| Sweetser Saco, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Maine Sea Coast Mission Northeast Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Castine Community Hospital Castine, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Friend Memorial Public Library Inc Brooklin, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Maine Children's Home Waterville, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| First Congregational UCC of Blue Hill Blue Hill, ME | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Andover Newton Theological School Newton Center, MA | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
| Hancock United Church of Christ Lexington, MA | Unrestricted General | $3,271 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $854,776 | $124,416 | $57,750 | $39,252 | 11 | $45,377 | $113,918 | $48,562 |
| 2025 | $758,934 | $75,029 | $68,644 | $43,778 | 12 | $58,198 | $64,378 | $45,195 |
| 2024 | $756,511 | $30,865 | $46,064 | $31,766 | 12 | $37,064 | $17,227 | $42,665 |
| 2023 | $763,527 | $-20,866 | $55,822 | $35,856 | 12 | $40,982 | $8,035 | $40,473 |
| 2022 | $840,545 | $174,579 | $64,547 | $47,088 | 12 | $53,189 | $163,354 | $46,764 |
| 2021 | $813,616 | $60,669 | $47,130 | $32,328 | 12 | — | $51,654 | $43,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamilton Char Trust Marion B reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included organizations working in behavioral health, health care, libraries and learning, family support, animal care, and religious or theological activities. These are examples of its grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities. For example, Sweetser describes itself as providing behavioral health treatment, recovery, and educational services, while Friend Memorial Public Library describes its work as supporting lifelong learning and maintaining accessible collections for its community.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $39,252 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $3,271 to $6,542, with a median of $3,271. The largest listed grant was $6,542 to Blue Hill Public Library. Other listed grants of $3,271 each went to Sweetser, Castine Community Hospital, Friend Memorial Public Library, Maine Children’s Home, Animal Rescue League of Boston, and other organizations. The listed purposes were unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $14K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $14K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Char Trust Marion B
How much does Hamilton Char Trust Marion B give each year?
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B gave $39K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $44K across 12 grants.
What is Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's typical grant size?
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's median grant in 2026 was $3,271, and its average grant was $3,568, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hamilton Char Trust Marion B give grants?
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B gives mostly in Maine: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blue Hill, ME (2 grants).
Does Hamilton Char Trust Marion B give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's largest grantees?
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's largest 2026 grantees include Blue Hill Public Library ($6,542), Sweetser ($3,271) and Maine Sea Coast Mission ($3,271), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hamilton Char Trust Marion B?
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B reported $855K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 does Hamilton Char Trust Marion B fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in behavioral health, health care, libraries and learning, family support, animal care, and religious or theological activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamilton Char Trust Marion B?
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 Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's EIN?
Hamilton Char Trust Marion B's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6056973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Hamilton Char Trust Marion B 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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