Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gaffney, South Carolina. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 grants going to recipients in South Carolina.
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc gave $92K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in South Carolina. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,300
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,769
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,045
- Total assets
- $1,421,166
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 Hamrick Mills 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: PO Box 48, Gaffney, SC 29342-0048
Phone: (864) 487-6254
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miracle Hill Ministries ($14K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of 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 $67K (2020) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miracle Hill Ministries Gaffney, SC | General Op Support | $13,700 |
| The Salvation Army Gaffney, SC | Asst & Soup Kitchen | $13,550 |
| Iron City Ministries Blacksburg, SC | Financial Assistance | $11,990 |
| Peach Center Ministries Gaffney, SC | Financial Assistance | $11,990 |
| Cherokee County Meals on Wheels Gaffney, SC | New Kitchen Equipment | $7,500 |
| Cherokee Childrens Home Gaffney, SC | General Op Support | $6,140 |
| Grassy Pond Baptist Church Gaffney, SC | WinShape Camp | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs Kids Clubs Gaffney, SC | General Op Support | $4,420 |
| Jerusalem Project Gaffney, SC | Jerusalem Project 2025 | $3,670 |
| Cherokee Historical Preservation Gaffney, SC | Event Hall Tech Update | $2,720 |
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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 | $1,421,166 | $154,751 | $124,516 | $92,300 | 16 | $111,964 | $38,149 | $68,184 |
| 2023 | $1,423,821 | $38,735 | $79,166 | $70,858 | 16 | $72,170 | $37,236 | $68,407 |
| 2022 | $1,354,854 | $72,931 | $90,735 | $78,285 | 17 | $81,824 | $67,034 | $70,731 |
| 2021 | $1,711,586 | $91,689 | $84,920 | $69,410 | 14 | $75,205 | $85,212 | $84,080 |
| 2020 | $1,631,220 | $37,803 | $81,807 | $66,500 | 15 | — | $31,924 | $73,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations addressing homelessness, meals for homebound older adults and people with disabilities, youth care, emergency assistance, and other community needs. For example, Miracle Hill Ministries describes its mission as transforming the lives of children and adults experiencing homelessness; Cherokee County Meals on Wheels says it provides hot meals to homebound elderly and disabled people; and Cherokee Children’s Home says it provides long-term and emergency care to youth in the care of the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $92,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,700, with a median grant of $4,045. Larger awards included $13,700 to Miracle Hill Ministries for general operating support, $13,550 to The Salvation Army for assistance and a soup kitchen, $11,990 each to Iron City Ministries and Peach Center Ministries for financial assistance, and $7,500 to Cherokee County Meals on Wheels for new kitchen equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles F Hamrick II, Wardlaw Hamrick, Lyman Hamrick, Carlisle Hamrick, and David Dorman as directors. David Dorman is also listed as treasurer. Cameron Hamrick is listed as chair and director.
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc is led by Cameron Hamrick, Chair & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cameron Hamrick
Chair & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlisle Hamrick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles F Hamrick II
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dorman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyman Hamrick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wardlaw Hamrick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Chris Steed (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: A W Hamrick (2020) — Director
- Former: C F Hamrick II (2020) — Director
- Former: C M Steed (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: C W Hamrick (2020) — Chair & Director
- Former: D E Dorman (2020) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: L W Hamrick (2020) — Director
- Former: W C Hamrick (2020) — Secretary & 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.
Frequently asked questions about Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc
How much does Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc give each year?
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc gave $92K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 16 grants.
What is Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,045, and its average grant was $5,769, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc give grants?
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gaffney, SC (12 grants) and Spartanburg, SC (2 grants).
Does Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Miracle Hill Ministries ($13,700), The Salvation Army ($13,550) and Iron City Ministries ($11,990), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc?
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations addressing homelessness, meals for homebound older adults and people with disabilities, youth care, emergency assistance, and other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamrick Mills 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 Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6024261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hamrick Mills 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
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hamrick Mills Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hamrick-mills-foundation-inc-morg_a1a165f1b9c54428815b320c9d04c3a3
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