The Hamp Family Fund is a private independent foundation established in Michigan and tax-exempt since October 2010. Based in Detroit, Michigan, it operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation with no employees.
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds program services across education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services. Specific funding interests include support for Yale College alumni initiatives, the Ross School of Business annual fund, the Ford School fund for student support, and the Front Door Campaign.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 47 grants in 2023, with grant amounts typically ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. The median grant size is approximately $5,000.
Grant Range
is approximately $5,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Michigan, Texas, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.78 million
- Total Revenues: $113,000
- Total Expenses: $253,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $33,750
Contact Information:
- Address: 1901 Saint Antoine Street, Floor 6, Detroit, MI 48226-2336
- Telephone: 313-259-7777
| 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 |
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
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Detroit Riverfront Conservancy ($27,500), Fair Food Network ($25,000), Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANN ARBOR HANDS ON MUSEUM ANN ARBOR, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN SOUTHFIELD, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| BASE BLUE INC DETROIT, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $4,000 |
| BOOK & SNAKE NEW HAVEN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | THE BROWN FUND | $1,000 |
| BUTLER FUND INDIANAPOLIS, IN | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION SALINE, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,000 |
| COLLEGE OF CREATIVE STUDIES DETROIT, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| COLORADO COLLEGE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | DEPT OF ECONOMICS/BUSINESS EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING FUND | $9,000 |
| DETROIT PISTONS FOUNDATION DETROIT, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members serving as directors and officers:
- Sheila F. Hamp (President & Director)
- Steven K. Hamp (Secretary/Treasurer/Director)
- Michael F. Hamp (Director)
- Christopher F. Hamp (Director)
- Peter K. Hamp (Director)
- David Hempstead (Authorized Agent)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA F HAMP | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| STEVEN K HAMP | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID HEMPSTEAD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hamp Family Fund fund?
The foundation primarily funds program services across education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services. Specific funding interests include support for Yale College alumni initiatives, the Ross School of Business annual fund, the Ford School fund for student support, and the Front Door Campaign.
How do I apply for a grant from Hamp Family Fund?
The foundation made 47 grants in 2023, with grant amounts typically ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. The median grant size is approximately $5,000. Recent grants include: • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (GTRLC): $50,000 (Conservancy Fund) • Chadtough Defeat DIPG Foundation: $25,000 (Program Services) • Fair Food Network: $25,000 (Program Services) • Ozone House (among other grantees) Total distributions in 2023 were $246,000, with 26 grants recorded in that fiscal year.
Where does Hamp Family Fund make grants?
The foundation funds primarily in Michigan, Texas, and Connecticut.
What size grants does Hamp Family Fund award?
In 2024, Hamp Family Fund awarded 27 grants totaling $240K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hamp Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hamp Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $254K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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