Hamilton Community Foundation
The Hamilton Community Foundation is a community foundation located in Hamilton, Ohio, serving the greater Hamilton area and Butler County. Founded in 1951, it operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and serves as a center for charitable giving in the region. The organization manages approximately 900 individual, family, and corporate funds, along with nonprofit agency endowments. It is the largest community foundation in Butler County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$167.5M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.8M
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
142
+13.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-7.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission centers on building a stronger community through philanthropy. It receives contributions from donors in the community and distributes grants strategically across multiple fields including:
- Arts
- Education
- Housing
- Social services
- Civic beautification
- Community development
- Recreation
Grantmaking
The Foundation administers multiple grant programs and funds:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses on the greater Hamilton, Ohio area and Butler County region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $167,460,468
- Total Revenues: $31,562,395
- Total Expenses: $11,820,167
- Staff: 9 employees
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $147,000,000
- Total Revenues: $14,500,000
- Total Expenses: $11,100,000
- Total Liabilities: $13,900,000
The Foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $167,460,468 | $146,765,472 | $133,764,433 |
| Revenue | $31,562,395 | $14,457,747 | $17,995,385 |
| Expenses | $11,820,167 | $11,136,375 | $8,363,574 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,252,798 | $3,776,989 | $3,128,433 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
First Financial Community Grants
HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hanover Life Squad Fund Grant
HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Miami Valley Ymca ($498,639), Fitton Center for Creative Arts ($323,974), Animal Adoption Foundation ($273,025).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITIES FIRST FOUNDATION MIDDLETOWN, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ABORTION FUND OF OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,300 |
| ANIMAL ADOPTION FOUNDATION HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $273,025 |
| ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,750 |
| ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| BD ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,976 |
| BEST BUDDIES IN OHIO HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF BUTLER HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,024 |
| BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Recent staff changes include:
- Marie Colson - Scholarship Program Manager (joined February 2026)
- Tracy Eads - Director of Community Impact (promoted January 2026)
- Catherine Rentschler - Donor Services Associate (joined January 2026)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GUIDUGLI | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $198,800 |
| KAREN BRASWELL | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $123,972 |
| CRYSTAL REECE | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $95,536 |
| CYNAMON TROKHAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT LONG | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW SCHUSTER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JASON CRANK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHAMINA CURTIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE EVANS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VADEN FITTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT KRUGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HELEN MOTLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN VAUGHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MITCH VOCKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has launched an innovative non-emergency medical transportation program to serve the community by providing access to medical care. Recent grant initiatives have included support for therapy dogs programs across school districts and outdoor play projects in the community.
Hamilton Community Foundation to support local outdoor play projects in\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hamilton Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation's mission centers on building a stronger community through philanthropy. It receives contributions from donors in the community and distributes grants strategically across multiple fields including: • Arts • Education • Housing • Social services • Civic beautification • Community development • Recreation
How do I apply for a grant from Hamilton Community Foundation?
The Foundation administers multiple grant programs and funds: • Unrestricted Community Grants • HIGHER Fund Grants • First Financial Community Grant Fund • Health Services Endowment • Harry T. Wilks - Educator of Excellence • The Women's Fund Grants • Youth Philanthropy Committee Grants • Hanover Life Squad Fund Grants • Michael J. Colligan Fund Grants Recent grant activity includes significant awards to organizations such as Badin High School ($2,384,690 in 2024), Great Miami Valley YMCA ($498…
Where does Hamilton Community Foundation make grants?
The Foundation focuses on the greater Hamilton, Ohio area and Butler County region.
What size grants does Hamilton Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Hamilton Community Foundation awarded 142 grants totaling $7.8M — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hamilton Community Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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