Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in La Grange Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K.
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP at a glance
In short: Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,500
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $27,686
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ron Santo Foundation ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ron Santo Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Diabetic Alert Dogs for children | $15,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,686 | $30,050 | $35,005 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $1,635 |
| 2024 | $32,640 | $28,486 | $9,577 | — | — | — | $1,064 |
| 2023 | $13,731 | $25,750 | $12,019 | — | — | — | $204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP is led by Sara Hamilton, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara Hamilton
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Swanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ksevin Owens
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Knoelke
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Knoelke (2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Fundraising NFP
How much does Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP give each year?
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP?
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP?
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in La Grange Park, IL. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP operate?
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP has awarded grants in Arizona, North Carolina.
What is Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP's EIN?
Hamilton Family Fundraising NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2904781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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