Hamp Family Fund
HAMP FAMILY FUND is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Key facts about Hamp Family Fund
In short: Hamp Family Fund gave $240K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 27-2583722
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- Average grant
- $8,889
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2024)
- Total assets
- $6,162,266
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The filing lists a brief letter, financial statement, and copy of the IRS determination letter as application materials. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+63.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$240K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
27
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-3.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamp Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Hamp Family Fund open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied activities. For example, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy says it works to establish, maintain, program, and expand the Detroit Riverwalk and associated green spaces, while the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy says it protects significant natural, scenic, and farm lands. Fair Food Network describes its work as growing community health, wealth, and resilience through food.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations with missions in education, health, and human services. The Detroit Pistons Foundation says it develops programs promoting education, mentoring, athletics, health, fitness, and nutrition; Henry Ford Health says its mission is to improve people’s lives through health care and healing; and Autism Alliance of Michigan says it works to expand opportunities for people touched by autism.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $240,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $27,500, with a median of $5,000. In 2023, it made 26 grants totaling $240,000; in 2022, it made 43 grants totaling $230,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (4%), Colorado (4%), Indiana (2%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 27 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY Detroit, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $27,500 |
| FAIR FOOD NETWORK Detroit, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $25,000 |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY Traverse City, MI | CONSERVANCY FUND | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI | MATTHAEI BOTANICAL GARDENS | $21,000 |
| CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION Saline, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,000 |
| DETROIT PISTONS FOUNDATION Detroit, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $15,000 |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM Detroit, MI | LINDSAY ANDERSON HEALING ARTS CURATOR | $12,000 |
| THE HENRY FORD Dearborn, MI | REACTIVATE THE HENRY FORD FUND | $12,000 |
| AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN Southfield, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| HURON WATERLOO PATHWAYS Chelsea, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,162,266 | $2,644,280 | $259,513 | $240,000 |
| 2023 | $3,777,499 | $112,845 | $252,528 | $240,000 |
| 2022 | $3,917,182 | -$169,412 | $245,546 | $230,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,162,266 | $3,777,499 | $3,917,182 |
| Revenue | $2,644,280 | $112,845 | $-169,412 |
| Expenses | $259,513 | $252,528 | $245,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $248,138 | $246,133 | $236,245 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,606,436 | $91,290 | $45,500 |
| Distributable Amount | $254,379 | $219,585 | $226,398 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila F Hamp as president and director, Steven K Hamp as secretary/treasurer and director, and David Hempstead as director.
Hamp Family Fund is led by Sheila F. Hamp, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila F. Hamp
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven K. Hamp
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hempstead
Director
Authorized Agent → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christopher F. Hamp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael F. Hamp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter K. Hamp (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Contact
Application contact: David P Larsen 1901 St Antoine Stre
Mailing address: 1901 St Antoine St 6Th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 259-7777
Frequently asked questions about Hamp Family Fund
How much does Hamp Family Fund give each year?
Hamp Family Fund gave $240K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 26 grants.
What is Hamp Family Fund's typical grant size?
Hamp Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,889, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hamp Family Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does Hamp Family Fund give grants?
Hamp Family Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (6 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Traverse City, MI (2 grants).
Does Hamp Family Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Hamp Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (18 grants).
Who are Hamp Family Fund's largest grantees?
Hamp Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Riverfront Conservancy ($27,500), Fair Food Network ($25,000) and Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamp Family Fund?
Hamp Family Fund reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hamp Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied activities. For example, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy says it works to establish, maintain, program, and expand the Detroit Riverwalk and associated green spaces, while the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy says it protects significant natural, scenic, and farm lands. Fair Food Network describes its work as growing community health, wealth, and resilience through food. Other 202…
How do I apply for a grant from Hamp Family Fund?
The filing lists a brief letter, financial statement, and copy of the IRS determination letter as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hamp Family Fund's EIN?
Hamp Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2583722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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