Hamilton Community Foundation
The Hamilton Community Foundation is a public charity based in Hamilton, Ohio. Founded in 1951, it receives community contributions and makes grants to enrich the community; its website says it manages individual, family, and corporate funds as well as nonprofit agency endowments.
Hamilton Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Hamilton Community Foundation gave $7.8M across 142 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Ohio. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,751,611
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 142
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,589
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $167,460,468
- +14.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (57 of 142, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hamilton Community Foundation
- How to Apply
The Foundation’s website directs applicants to create an online account, select an opportunity, complete the application, and upload required documents, including an IRS determination letter, organization budget, and…
The Foundation’s website directs applicants to create an online account, select an opportunity, complete the application, and upload required documents, including an IRS determination letter, organization budget, and project budget. Applications cannot be transferred between grant opportunities after they are started. The Foundation recommends saving drafts while completing an application.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant deadlines of January 1, March 1, May 1 for capital grants only, September 1, and November 1; applicants may apply once per year. It lists February 1 for the Youth Philanthropy Committee Grant, March 1 for the Women’s Fund Grant, and April 1 for the HIGHER Fund Grant.
- Deadline
- The website lists Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant deadlines of January 1, March 1, May 1 for capital grants…
- Next open deadline
- June 1, 2027 (First Financial Community Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 319 N Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: (513) 863-1717
Website: https://hamiltonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Hamilton Community Foundation
Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Council Grant
Hamilton Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Expected ~July
Based on past cycles
First Financial Community Grants
Hamilton Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $40,000
Deadline
Expected ~June
Based on past cycles
Hanover Life Squad Fund Grant
Hamilton Community Foundation
Amount
US $500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hamilton Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stephen T Badin High School ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
546 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 421 grants of 546 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website identifies the City of Hamilton, Ross Township, the Village of New Miami, and Butler County as service areas for the Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant. The Youth Philanthropy Committee Grant lists the City of Hamilton, Ross Township, and the Village of New Miami; the Women’s Fund and HIGHER Fund list Butler County. In 2024, 92% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 142 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hamilton Community Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 57 of 142 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.6M (2021) to $7.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 142 grants totaling $7.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen T Badin High School Hamilton, OH | General Support | $2,384,690 |
| Great Miami Valley YMCA Hamilton, OH | General Support | $498,639 |
| Fitton Center for Creative Arts Hamilton, OH | General Support | $323,974 |
| Animal Adoption Foundation Hamilton, OH | General Support | $273,025 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton Hamilton, OH | General Support | $256,789 |
| City of Hamilton Hamilton, OH | General Support | $203,640 |
| Power Lift - Connor Athletic Products Jefferson, IA | General Support | $165,876 |
| Hamilton Parks Conservancy Hamilton, OH | General Support | $164,890 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Fairfield TWP, OH | General Support | $150,216 |
| Hamilton City Schools Hamilton, OH | General Support | $120,752 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 142 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 125 and 108 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,460,468 | $31,562,395 | $11,820,167 | $7,751,611 | 142 | $16,252,798 |
| 2023 | $146,765,472 | $14,457,747 | $11,136,375 | $7,338,059 | 125 | $3,776,989 |
| 2022 | $133,764,433 | $17,995,385 | $8,363,574 | $4,949,105 | 108 | $3,128,433 |
| 2021 | $145,905,583 | $25,541,402 | $7,582,132 | $3,574,319 | 83 | $5,650,520 |
| 2020 | $111,830,534 | $6,001,622 | $7,292,009 | $4,726,424 | 88 | $-160,030 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that it enriches the community through strategic grantmaking in the arts, education, housing, social services, civic beautification, community development, and recreation.
Its 2024 filing reports grants for general support, including to organizations with a range of missions. For example, the Great Miami Valley YMCA describes its work as focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility; the Fitton Center for Creative Arts says its mission is to build community excellence through the arts and culture; and the Animal Adoption Foundation describes itself as a no-kill shelter that provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs. The Hamilton Parks Conservancy says it works to improve residents’ quality of life by restoring the park system, while Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum describes its work as bringing people to art in nature through public exhibition, education, and cultural enrichment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 142 grants totaling $7,751,611. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $2,384,690, with a median of $16,000. The largest award listed was $2,384,690 to Stephen T. Badin High School in Hamilton, for general support. Other large grants included $498,639 to Great Miami Valley YMCA, $323,974 to Fitton Center for Creative Arts, $273,025 to Animal Adoption Foundation, and $256,789 to Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton, each for general support.
The Foundation’s website lists several grant opportunities. The Hamilton Unrestricted Community Grant supports community quality of life, economic vitality, and education, with awards varying in amount. The Youth Philanthropy Committee Grant supports youth in the community and offers awards up to $5,000. The Women’s Fund Grant supports social and economic self-sufficiency for women and girls, with awards varying in amount. The HIGHER Fund Grant supports community initiatives guided by Honesty, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, Empathy, and Respect, with a priority on youth-focused work; listed awards are $5,000–$50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Guidugli as President/CE, Karen Braswell as Vice President, Crystal Reece as Finance Director, Cynamon Trokhan as Chair, Robert Long as Vice Chair, Andrew Schuster as Treasurer, and Jason Crank as Secretary. It also lists Chamina Curtis, Catherine Evans, and Vaden Fitton as trustees.
Hamilton Community Foundation is led by John Guidugli, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Guidugli
President
CEO → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $199K (2024)
Cynamon Trokhan
Chair
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2023
Chairperson → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Reece
Finance Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$55K (2022) → $96K (2024)
Helen Niki Motley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kruger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chamina Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Vaughn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vaden Fitton
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Vocke
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Braswell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Andrew Schuster
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Crank
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Long
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chairperson, 2023
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Mitchell Vocke (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Sander (2020–2022) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: John Kirsch (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Cynthia V. Parrish (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Herman Sandy Sanders (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Hartford (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Bob Long (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Cindy Parrish (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Craig Wilks (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Timmer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Rentschler (2020) — Trustee
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 $199K, to John Guidugli (President/Ce). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Community Foundation
How much does Hamilton Community Foundation give each year?
Hamilton Community Foundation gave $7.8M across 142 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.3M across 125 grants.
What is Hamilton Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Hamilton Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $54,589, across 142 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hamilton Community Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Hamilton Community Foundation give grants?
Hamilton Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hamilton, OH (70 grants), Cincinnati, OH (20 grants), Fairfield, OH (5 grants) and Nashville, TN (4 grants).
Does Hamilton Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hamilton Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (142 of 142) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Hamilton Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Hamilton Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stephen T Badin High School ($2,384,690), Great Miami Valley YMCA ($498,639) and Fitton Center for Creative Arts ($323,974), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamilton Community Foundation?
Hamilton Community Foundation reported $167.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.6M.
What does Hamilton Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation states that it enriches the community through strategic grantmaking in the arts, education, housing, social services, civic beautification, community development, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamilton Community Foundation?
The Foundation’s website directs applicants to create an online account, select an opportunity, complete the application, and upload required documents, including an IRS determination letter, organization budget, and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hamilton Community Foundation's EIN?
Hamilton Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6038277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hamilton Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hamilton-community-foundation-morg_85a08985c19e4e70b40bca2b6c8716e7
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