Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc
HAMILTON FAMILY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Rye, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for educational, medical, religious, and community purposes, among others.
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $129K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,660
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,696
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $395,167
- -20.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Hamilton Family Charitable 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: 14 Parsonage Point, Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (914) 268-1432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Harvey School ($60K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Oklahoma, 8% each to New Jersey and Indiana, and 4% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) 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. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 174% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 590% 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 $47K (2021) to $235K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harvey School Katonah, NY | Educational Support | $60,000 |
| Mainsprings Tulsa, OK | International Educational and Medical Support | $24,999 |
| Buying Time and the Danny Butler Memorial Fund Rye, NY | Cancer Research Support | $10,000 |
| Resurrection Parish Randolph, NJ | Religious Support | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Hotlz's Heroes Fund for Community Support | $9,998 |
| Sacred Heart Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Religious and Educational Support | $5,000 |
| Part of the Solution Bronx, NY | Community Support | $3,741 |
| NVLD Memorial Sloan Kettering New York City, NY | Medicial Support | $2,378 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund New York, NY | Educational Support | $1,480 |
| Adaptive Sports Foundation Windham, NY | Provide Sport Opportunities to Children with Disabilities | $936 |
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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 | $395,167 | $28,406 | $131,180 | $128,660 | 11 | $129,920 | $27,146 | $22,022 |
| 2023 | $499,056 | $334,531 | $96,620 | $93,910 | 11 | $95,340 | $333,251 | $19,545 |
| 2022 | $261,145 | $-25,151 | $237,513 | $235,280 | 7 | $236,463 | $7,051 | $18,538 |
| 2021 | $523,809 | $500,050 | $52,999 | $47,000 | 5 | $50,984 | — | $4,024 |
| 2020 | $76,758 | $9,130 | $235,130 | $233,930 | 8 | — | $7,404 | $8,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 working in areas including education, medical and cancer-related support, religion, community services, and sports opportunities for children with disabilities.
Among its grantees, The Harvey School describes its purpose as preparing and inspiring students to become independent thinkers and engaged, compassionate citizens. Part of the Solution says it serves people in the Bronx through immediate assistance and comprehensive services. Inner-City Scholarship Fund says it supports access to Catholic K–12 education in the Archdiocese of New York for students of all faiths. Adaptive Sports Foundation describes its work as summer and winter programs for individuals with disabilities. CureFA Foundation says it funds milestone-based scientific research projects aimed at treating and curing Friedreich’s ataxia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $128,660. Grant amounts ranged from $128 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $60,000 to The Harvey School for educational support; $24,999 to Mainsprings for international educational and medical support; and $10,000 each to Buying Time and the Danny Butler Memorial Fund for cancer research support and Resurrection Parish for religious support. Other grants included $9,998 to the University of Notre Dame for the Holtz’s Heroes Fund for community support and $5,000 to Sacred Heart Greenwich for religious and educational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen F. Hamilton as vice president, Thomas E. Hamilton as president, and Catherine L. Hamilton as secretary/treasurer.
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Thomas E. Hamilton, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Hamilton
President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2021
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine L. Hamilton
Secretary & Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen F. Hamilton
Vice President
Director & President → Director & Vice President, 2021
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $129K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 11 grants.
What is Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,696, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (19%) and New Jersey (8%).
Does Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Harvey School ($60,000), Mainsprings ($24,999) and Buying Time and the Danny Butler Memorial Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, medical and cancer-related support, religion, community services, and sports opportunities for children with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamilton Family Charitable 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 Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2605072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hamilton Family Charitable 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 March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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