Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund
The Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to colleges and universities, with the listed awards primarily designated for scholarships.
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund gave $96K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,167
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,010
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,157,881
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank Co Rebecca Bibleheimer P
Mailing address: PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 275-5923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon State University ($21K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($20,667), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Oregon accounted for 73% of grant dollars. The next-largest reported shares went to Massachusetts (6%), Idaho (5%), New Hampshire (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $96K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarships | $20,500 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,667 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lane Community College Eugene, OR | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Linfield University McMinnville, OR | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Strathclyde USA Foundation New York, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,157,881 | $69,078 | $119,724 | $96,167 | 16 | $99,969 | $49,520 | $74,207 |
| 2024 | $1,201,871 | $40,869 | $92,845 | $70,000 | 12 | $73,738 | $19,089 | $64,654 |
| 2023 | $1,253,846 | $39,257 | $92,505 | $65,000 | 12 | $68,769 | $20,907 | $62,178 |
| 2022 | $1,307,097 | $235,615 | $78,291 | $51,450 | 15 | $55,557 | $212,843 | $71,584 |
| 2021 | $1,150,054 | $43,115 | $82,175 | $56,900 | 18 | — | $20,419 | $71,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2025 grant records show scholarship awards to colleges and universities. Among its grantees, Wellesley College describes its mission as providing an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world; an individual recipient Hampshire University describes a mission of expanding access to high-quality, workforce-relevant education; and Linfield University describes a focus on learning, intellectual challenge, creativity, and community. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 16 grants totaling $96,167. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $20,500, with a median of $4,000. Larger awards included $20,500 to Oregon State University and $18,000 to the University of Oregon, both for scholarships; $10,000 to an individual recipient Community College for a scholarship; and $6,667 to an individual recipient Community College for a scholarship. Other reported recipients included Boise State University ($5,000), Western Oregon University ($5,000), an individual recipient Hampshire University ($4,000), Linfield University ($4,000), Wellesley College ($3,500), and Southern Virginia University ($2,500).
The fund’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions, the filing directs applicants to contact the contact listed there; it does not provide those details directly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$20K (2023) → $21K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: U S Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund
How much does Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund give each year?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund gave $96K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 12 grants.
What is Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,010, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund give grants?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund gives mostly in Oregon: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and Idaho (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon State University ($20,500), University of Oregon ($18,000) and Boise State University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($20,667), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grant records show scholarship awards to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's EIN?
Joann Hamilton Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6249490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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