Hummel Family Foundation
Hummel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including universities and other educational, health, and youth-serving organizations.
Hummel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hummel Family Foundation gave $5.2M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $274K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,200,000
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $273,684
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $84,891,777
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (51% 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 Hummel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1271 Avenue Of The Americas 42Nd F, New York, NY 10020-1401
Phone: (970) 348-0450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hummel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Northern Colorado Foundation ($1.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($935,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 98 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, and Wyoming. Reported shares of grant dollars were Colorado 51%, Missouri 25%, Ohio 16%, and Wyoming 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hummel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $3.2M (2021) to $5.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $935,000 |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Special Trust Columbia, MO | General Support | $750,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | General Support | $750,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Greeley, CO | Scholarships | $750,000 |
| Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $500,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Scholarships | $500,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Greeley, CO | General Support | $500,000 |
| St John's Medical Center Jackson, WY | General Support | $450,000 |
| National Cattlemen's Foundation Centennial, CO | General Support | $18,000 |
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,891,777 | $10,629,621 | $5,653,824 | $5,200,000 | 19 | $5,314,289 | $7,459,079 | $5,170,452 |
| 2023 | $79,915,980 | $1,136,073 | $5,870,952 | $5,029,000 | 22 | $5,133,987 | $2,125,833 | $5,308,948 |
| 2022 | $84,650,859 | $9,824,439 | $4,706,078 | $4,299,970 | 26 | $4,395,399 | $7,857,032 | $5,112,979 |
| 2021 | $79,532,498 | $31,297,121 | $3,424,280 | $3,205,000 | 17 | $3,267,458 | $2,505,825 | $4,354,583 |
| 2020 | $59,204,277 | $1,704,647 | $3,454,944 | $3,268,000 | 14 | — | $1,517,703 | $126,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hummel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.2M 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 included scholarships and general support for educational institutions, as well as support for other charitable organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: for example, the Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of The Ohio State University; the National Cattlemen’s Foundation says it promotes the beef industry for scientific and educational purposes; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County says it helps young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $5,200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $750,000, with a median of $85,000. Among the largest were $750,000 each to Colorado State University Foundation for scholarships, Curators of the University of Missouri Special Trust for general support, Ohio State University Foundation for general support, and University of Northern Colorado Foundation for scholarships. Other grants included $500,000 to Rockhurst University for scholarships, $500,000 to the University of Denver for scholarships, and $450,000 to St John’s Medical Center for general support. Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carole Hummel and Bessemer Trust Company NA as trustees.
Hummel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bessemer Trust Company NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$194K (2021) → $279K (2024)
Carole Hummel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bessemer Trust (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $279K, to Bessemer Trust Company NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hummel Family Foundation
How much does Hummel Family Foundation give each year?
Hummel Family Foundation gave $5.2M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 22 grants.
What is Hummel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hummel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $85,000, and its average grant was $273,684, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hummel Family Foundation give grants?
Hummel Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (25%) and Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greeley, CO (4 grants), Kansas City, MO (3 grants), Jackson, WY (2 grants) and Loveland, CO (2 grants).
Does Hummel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Hummel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Hummel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hummel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Northern Colorado Foundation ($1,250,000 across 2 grants), Curators of the University of Missouri Special Trust ($750,000) and Ohio State University Foundation ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($935,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hummel Family Foundation?
Hummel Family Foundation reported $84.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hummel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and general support for educational institutions, as well as support for other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hummel Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hummel Family Foundation's EIN?
Hummel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4921414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hummel Family Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hummel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hummel-family-foundation-morg_e7b72b92d5db419fa4fb7123ba3d8003
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