Hammeredheart Foundation Inc
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc is a Dallas, Texas-based private foundation that gives grants to charitable organizations. Its website says it directs proceeds to partner ministries around America to help people in need, with particular attention to women and children facing financial hardship during times of crisis.
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hammeredheart Foundation Inc gave $440K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $439,707
- +34.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,985
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,700
- Total assets
- $427,007
- -49.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (28% 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 Hammeredheart 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: 17110 North Dallas Pkwy Ste 210, Dallas, TX 75248
Phone: (972) 248-4111
Website: https://hammeredheart.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hammeredheart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Multiplied ($85K). Together the top 10 received $398K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,430), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 99 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Texas (28%), Tennessee (19%), Missouri (14%), California (11%) and Oklahoma (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hammeredheart Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $328K (2023) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Multiplied Nashville, TN | Grants/Assistance | $85,000 |
| Joyce Meyers Ministries Fenton, MO | Grants/Assistance | $60,000 |
| Tithely Depo West Palm Beach Waco, TX | Grants/Assistance | $56,600 |
| Kingdom Harvest Ministries Los Angeles, CA | Grants/Assistance | $50,000 |
| Dream Center Foundation Dallas, TX | Grants/Assistance | $44,000 |
| Childhelp Scottsdale, AZ | Grants/Assistance | $35,000 |
| The Museum of the Bible Oklahoma City, OK | Grants/Assistance | $25,000 |
| Prepare the Way Bend, OR | Grants/Assistance | $23,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,430 |
| Oklahoma Beta of Pi Peta Phi Stillwater, OK | Grants/Assistance | $10,400 |
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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 | $427,007 | $344,290 | $490,546 | $439,707 | 20 | $439,707 | $312,502 | $28,571 |
| 2023 | $849,190 | $32,039 | $362,639 | $327,500 | 15 | $327,500 | $7,039 | $50,071 |
| 2022 | $1,214,850 | $536,356 | $803,573 | $770,842 | 18 | $770,842 | $86,588 | $41,817 |
| 2021 | $1,047,615 | $2,178,589 | $1,284,591 | $1,243,348 | 24 | $1,243,348 | $783,339 | $34,140 |
| 2020 | $202,495 | $471,253 | $545,123 | $481,780 | 22 | — | $198,303 | $35,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hammeredheart Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $29K 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
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as helping people who cannot make ends meet in times of crisis. It says it works through other 501(c)(3) ministries to get funds to women who are struggling financially, and connects its charitable work to women and children affected by divorce and abandonment.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Mercy Multiplied describes providing free, around-the-clock care to young women facing issues including eating disorders, addiction, self-harm, unplanned pregnancy and sexual abuse. Hearts for Moms says it coaches single mothers as they set financial, educational, career, personal, health and spiritual goals. The Museum of the Bible describes its purpose as inviting people to engage with the Bible through a museum, exhibitions, education and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $439,707. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $85,000, with a median grant of $9,700. Its largest reported awards included $85,000 to Mercy Multiplied, $60,000 to Joyce Meyers Ministries, $56,600 to Tithely Depo West Palm Beach, $50,000 to Kingdom Harvest Ministries and $44,000 to Dream Center Foundation. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “grants/assistance.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dru Ann Hammer as president and director, and Melinda Wheeler and Lisa Evans as directors.
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc is led by Dru Ann Hammer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dru Ann Hammer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Hammeredheart Foundation Inc
How much does Hammeredheart Foundation Inc give each year?
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc gave $440K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $328K across 15 grants.
What is Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,700, and its average grant was $21,985, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hammeredheart Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Hammeredheart Foundation Inc give grants?
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and Missouri (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (2 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does Hammeredheart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants/Assistance" (20 grants).
Who are Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Multiplied ($85,000), Joyce Meyers Ministries ($60,000) and Tithely Depo West Palm Beach ($56,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,430), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hammeredheart Foundation Inc?
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $440K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hammeredheart Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as helping people who cannot make ends meet in times of crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hammeredheart 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 Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hammeredheart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1309606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hammeredheart 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated 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 May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hammeredheart Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hammeredheart-foundation-inc-morg_344d8799033f48f29355ac563d337e80
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