Pinhook Foundation Inc
Pinhook Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 1987, the organization is dedicated to supporting the Acadiana region of Southern Louisiana through philanthropic initiatives that strengthen community institutions and improve quality of life.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$560K
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
21
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+3.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to nurturing the spirit of Acadiana by fostering positive change and supporting initiatives that uplift the people of the region. The foundation honors the heritage and values of generations who have called Acadiana home, with a focus on stewardship and community betterment.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 10 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Louisiana and Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Acadiana region of Southern Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,954,658
- Total Giving: $542,745
- Total Revenues: $477,391
- Total Expenses: $666,175
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,895,016 | $7,954,658 | $8,143,580 |
| Revenue | $592,688 | $477,391 | $508,125 |
| Expenses | $653,848 | $666,175 | $639,505 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $559,882 | $542,745 | $545,466 |
| Net Investment Income | $592,688 | $481,326 | $513,526 |
| Distributable Amount | $542,512 | $512,044 | $542,780 |
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
92 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Hamner — President (as of 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL G HAMNER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| EMILY HAMNER | Secretary/Treas | 10 | $48,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2021, Pinhook Foundation and the William C. Schumacher Family Foundation announced a $50,000 matching gift opportunity for St. Joseph Diner and FoodNet Food Bank.
Pinhook Foundation and William C. Schumacher Family Foundation announce\The foundation has supported numerous community organizations including United Way of Acadiana, CYT, Acadiana Animal Aid, the Acadiana Veteran Association, and Moncus Park.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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