Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation
The Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation is a private foundation based in Westfield, North Carolina. It says it was founded to positively impact people in Stokes County and the surrounding area, supporting established organizations that have a track record of making a difference.
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation gave $98K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,543
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,636
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $222,998
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (71% 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 Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1229 Hall Road, Westfield, NC 27053
Phone: (336) 985-3561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Poplar Springs Church of Christ ($24K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 181 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it aims to positively impact Stokes County and the surrounding area. In 2024, 71% of its grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 23% to Texas, 2% to Virginia, and 1% each to Tennessee and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 37 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 933% 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 $94K (2023) to $156K (2021). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Springs Church of Christ King, NC | To support the ministry | $24,000 |
| Mission of Hope Haiti Cedar Park, TX | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $21,800 |
| NC Museum of Art Foundation Raleigh, NC | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $12,500 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | to support the university | $7,143 |
| Danbury Volunteer Fire Dept Danbury, TX | To support the fire department | $1,000 |
| Dancing Daughters King, NC | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| East Stokes Outreach Ministry Walnut Cove, NC | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Exodus Ministries King, NC | To support the ministry | $1,000 |
| Gideons International Nashville, TN | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
| Heroes Helping Heros Moundsville, WV | To support the continuation of the charitable mission of this organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $222,998 | $10,534 | $98,022 | $97,543 | 37 | $97,702 | $10,534 | $10,473 |
| 2023 | $208,792 | $2,779 | $98,104 | $94,243 | 37 | $95,666 | $7,128 | $10,116 |
| 2022 | $231,771 | $-7,520 | $120,013 | $119,965 | 37 | $120,013 | $4,566 | $270 |
| 2021 | $234,504 | $962,316 | $157,410 | $155,749 | 35 | $156,623 | $5,025 | $116 |
| 2020 | $230,602 | — | $118,520 | $116,850 | 35 | — | — | $119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
The foundation says it supports existing organizations with a proven, successful track record of positively affecting lives and creating positive change. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations, a university, a museum foundation, and community ministries.
Grantees describe a range of services. King Outreach Ministry says it assists local individuals and families with needs including utilities, groceries, housing, and medicine. Samaritan Ministries describes its mission as providing food, shelter, and hope through Christian love. Sauratown Volunteer Fire Department says it provides fire and rescue services without charge to residents of its service district. Wake Forest University describes its work as higher education in the liberal arts and graduate and professional fields.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $97,543 across 37 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $24,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $24,000 to Poplar Springs Church of Christ in King, North Carolina, to support its ministry; $21,800 to Mission of Hope Haiti to support the continuation of its charitable mission; $12,500 to NC Museum of Art Foundation; and $7,143 to Wake Forest University to support the university.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation is led by Samuel Hooker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Hooker
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Hooker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Hooker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Hooker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation
How much does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation give each year?
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation gave $98K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 37 grants.
What is Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,636, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation that year got $550 on average.
Where does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation give grants?
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were King, NC (9 grants), Danbury, NC (6 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (4 grants) and Tobaccoville, NC (2 grants).
Does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the ministry" (7 grants).
Who are Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Poplar Springs Church of Christ ($24,000), Mission of Hope Haiti ($21,800) and NC Museum of Art Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation?
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation reported $223K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports existing organizations with a proven, successful track record of positively affecting lives and creating positive change. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations, a university, a museum foundation, and community ministries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's EIN?
Sam & Pam Hooker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2723090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sam & Pam Hooker 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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