John and Bernice Hamra Foundation
The John and Bernice Hamra Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including charitable services, fine arts, education, religious services, medical care, animal welfare, and homelessness.
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Bernice Hamra Foundation gave $22K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $614.286), mostly in Missouri. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- +100.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $614
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $154,488
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (80% 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 John and Bernice Hamra Foundation
- 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: 6396 Lyford Isle, Naples, FL 34113
Phone: (816) 730-7889
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Bernice Hamra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvesters ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 163 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri organizations received 80% of grant dollars and Kansas organizations received 14%. Florida recipients received 3%; Virginia and California recipients received 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Bernice Hamra Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $463; repeat grants $659. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $26K (2020). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,675 |
| Flouris Furniture Bank Grandview, MO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Fine Arts | $1,350 |
| Avenue of Life Kansas City, MO | Religous | $1,300 |
| The Coterie Kansas City, MO | Fine Arts | $1,000 |
| University Academy Kansas City, MO | Education | $1,000 |
| Center for Spiritual Living Kansas City, MO | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Symphony League Kansas City, MO | Fine Arts | $850 |
| Lake Mary Center Paola, KS | Medical | $750 |
| Pet Resource Center of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Animal Welfare | $750 |
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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 | $154,488 | $12,892 | $26,192 | $21,500 | 35 | $23,600 | $10,300 | $24,474 |
| 2023 | $169,502 | $11,958 | $13,381 | $10,725 | 28 | $10,725 | $9,302 | $22,321 |
| 2022 | $170,725 | $42,591 | $18,159 | $13,250 | 26 | $15,250 | $39,682 | $21,661 |
| 2021 | $156,614 | $18,531 | $25,327 | $20,610 | 37 | $2,000 | $15,914 | $22,531 |
| 2020 | $162,306 | $10,385 | $30,946 | $25,600 | 37 | — | $7,182 | $19,887 |
| 2019 | $174,733 | $9,892 | $33,219 | $24,700 | 44 | — | $5,010 | $20,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Bernice Hamra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Lyric Opera of Kansas City describes its mission as making opera indispensable to the public through transformational experiences and broad community service. The Coterie says it uses professional theatre and education programs to engage young people and diverse communities. University Academy’s stated mission is to operate and maintain an educational institution.
Other grantees describe work in human services, homelessness, and animal welfare. Avenue of Life says it equips and empowers low-income individuals and families toward self-sufficiency; City Union Mission serves people who are poor or homeless in Kansas City; St. Matthew’s House works with people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction in Southwest Florida; and Great Plains SPCA promotes pet adoption and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $21,500. Grants ranged from $125 to $1,675, with a median of $500. Among the largest listed awards were $1,675 to Harvesters, $1,500 to Flouris Furniture Bank, $1,350 to Lyric Opera of Kansas City, $1,300 to Avenue of Life, and $1,000 each to The Coterie and University Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Johyne Hamara is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation is led by Johyne Hamara, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Johyne Hamara
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John and Bernice Hamra Foundation
How much does John and Bernice Hamra Foundation give each year?
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation gave $22K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 28 grants.
What is John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $614, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Bernice Hamra Foundation that year got $463 on average.
Where does John and Bernice Hamra Foundation give grants?
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (20 grants) and North Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does John and Bernice Hamra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants), "Fine Arts" (7 grants) and "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harvesters ($1,675), Flouris Furniture Bank ($1,500) and Lyric Opera of Kansas City ($1,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Bernice Hamra Foundation?
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation reported $154K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John and Bernice Hamra Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Lyric Opera of Kansas City describes its mission as making opera indispensable to the public through transformational experiences and broad community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Bernice Hamra Foundation?
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 John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's EIN?
John and Bernice Hamra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6844164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does John and Bernice Hamra 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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