Hammers C a & E W Char Ta
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $60,000, all designated for scholarships. The foundation’s 2025 filing says awards are for qualifying seniors attending Lehighton Area High School.
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta at a glance
In short: Hammers C a & E W Char Ta gave $60K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,000
- -6.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,455
- -14.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $722,453
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hammers C a & E W Char Ta
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications are available through Lehighton Area High School and should be returned to the school. Awards are restricted to high school seniors attending Lehighton Area High School who will graduate in the top fifth of their class and are good citizens.
- Review Cycle
- Not specified.
- Deadline
- Not specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Craig Reichl Co Lehighton High
Mailing address: 1 Indian Ln, Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: (610) 377-6180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hammers C a & E W Char Ta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Penn State University ($12K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hammers C a & E W Char Ta gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of 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
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $64K (2025). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Bloomsburg, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Albright College Reading, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Misericordia University Dallas, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $722,453 | $88,455 | $81,213 | $60,000 | 11 | $65,676 | $74,301 | $61,398 |
| 2025 | $715,210 | $86,392 | $84,063 | $64,000 | 10 | $69,534 | $72,081 | $59,101 |
| 2024 | $712,883 | $57,547 | $78,576 | $60,000 | 8 | $65,225 | $44,644 | $53,895 |
| 2023 | $734,052 | $47,146 | $79,111 | $60,000 | 15 | $65,277 | $34,071 | $55,042 |
| 2022 | $766,017 | $54,171 | $84,521 | $64,000 | 15 | $69,716 | $39,610 | $65,302 |
| 2021 | $794,381 | $38,146 | $77,365 | $60,000 | 15 | — | $24,682 | $54,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hammers C a & E W Char Ta reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants were designated for scholarships to colleges and universities.
Among the grantees, the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. Pennsylvania College of Technology’s foundation says it secures support for hands-on technical education. Misericordia University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts institution, and Albright College says it cultivates integrity, curiosity, connection, and resilience in a diverse learning community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $60,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $12,000, with a median of $4,000. All 11 listed grants were designated for scholarships. The largest were $12,000 to Penn State University and $8,000 each to the University of Pittsburgh and Bucknell University. Other listed recipients included Susquehanna University, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Albright College, Misericordia University, Boston University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Duquesne University, and the University of Pennsylvania, each receiving $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists KeyBank N.A. as trustee.
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2025 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
$18K (2025) → $19K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: KEY Bank N A (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $19K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hammers C a & E W Char Ta
How much does Hammers C a & E W Char Ta give each year?
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta gave $60K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $64K across 10 grants.
What is Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's typical grant size?
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,455, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hammers C a & E W Char Ta give grants?
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Hammers C a & E W Char Ta give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's largest grantees?
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's largest 2026 grantees include Penn State University ($12,000), University of Pittsburgh ($8,000) and Bucknell University ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hammers C a & E W Char Ta?
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta reported $722K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hammers C a & E W Char Ta fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were designated for scholarships to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hammers C a & E W Char Ta?
The 2025 filing says applications are available through Lehighton Area High School and should be returned to the school. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's EIN?
Hammers C a & E W Char Ta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7840919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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