Hammer International Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Encino, CA EIN: 98-0153886

Hammer International Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $57.4M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $157K.

Key facts about Hammer International Foundation

EIN: 98-0153886
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022): $175,000
Grants made (2022): 4
Average grant: $43,750
Median grant: $35,000
Total assets: $57,386,532
Primary geography: California (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who Hammer International Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Hammer International Foundation's 4 itemized 2022 grants were California (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Hammer International Foundation gives

In 2022 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$57.4M

+484.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$175K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$44K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hammer International Foundation reported a distributable amount of $585K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Hammer International Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $170K (97%)

Texas $5K (3%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

California Texas

Cities

Los AngelesLufkinMalibuStockton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2022	2021	2020
Total Assets	$57,386,532	$9,811,293	$9,616,503
Revenue	$765,784	$212,223	$560,501
Expenses	$763,714	$557,135	$844,731
Qualifying Distributions	$175,000	$78,112	—
Net Investment Income	$156,675	$209,748	$147,508
Distributable Amount	$584,917	$561,934	$548,298

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2022

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest recipients include Pepperdine University ($100,000), Armand Hammer Museum of Art ($50,000), The Dream Center ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Pepperdine University Malibu, CA	General operations	$100,000
ARMAND HAMMER MUSEUM OF ART Los Angeles, CA	General operations	$50,000
The Dream Center Los Angeles, CA	General operations	$20,000
BACA Piney Woods Chapter Lufkin, TX	General operations	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2022 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Mark Alfano	Treasurer	10	—
Rex Alexander	Vice President	1	—
Samuel I Ltd	Director	1	—
Misty Hammer	President	1	—
Michael a Hammer	Director	1	—
Jeff Katofsky	Director	1	—
Raisha Park	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hammer International Foundation?

Hammer International Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Encino, CA. It holds $57.4M in total assets as of 2022.

How large is Hammer International Foundation?

As of 2022, Hammer International Foundation holds $57.4M in total assets with $766K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $175K in 2022.

Where does Hammer International Foundation operate?

Hammer International Foundation has awarded grants in California, Texas.

What size grants does Hammer International Foundation award?

In 2022, Hammer International Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $175K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hammer International Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Hammer International Foundation reported a distributable amount of $585K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Hammer International Foundation's EIN?

Hammer International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0153886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.