The Armand Hammer Foundation
The Armand Hammer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carpinteria, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $89.3M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $834K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
The Armand Hammer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Armand Hammer Foundation gave $834K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $119K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $833,656
- -71.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- -75.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $119,094
- +16.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $89,259,712
- -6.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Armand Hammer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Grace Christian Academy ($774K). Together the top 7 received $834K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 51 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Armand Hammer Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $593K (2020) to $2.9M (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $834K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Academy Santa Barbara, CA | General Funds | $773,656 |
| Christ Holy Sanctified Church of America Los Angeles, CA | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Nashville Life Church Nashville, TN | General Funds | $15,000 |
| World Missions Group Jensen Beach, FL | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Dennis Tinerino Ministries Northridge, CA | General Funds | $5,000 |
| The Transforming Center Wheaton, IL | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Ridgeview High School Bakersfield, CA | General Funds | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,259,712 | $2,092,442 | $4,973,034 | $833,656 | 7 | $2,715,943 | $1,832,131 | $4,524,170 |
| 2021 | $94,980,694 | $3,809,192 | $7,105,358 | $2,870,026 | 28 | $4,098,454 | $3,470,456 | $5,535,278 |
| 2020 | $97,637,696 | $1,466,187 | $4,637,918 | $593,062 | 16 | — | $959,984 | $5,406,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Armand Hammer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Armand Hammer Foundation is led by Michael A. Hammer, President, Chairman, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael A. Hammer
President, Chairman, CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$947K (2020) → $505K (2022)
Jim Frasier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2022)
Viktor Hammer
Director
Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Peter Sansone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rex Alexander (2020–2021) — Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $505K, to Michael a Hammer (President/Chairman/CEO/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Armand Hammer Foundation
How much does The Armand Hammer Foundation give each year?
The Armand Hammer Foundation gave $834K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2.9M across 28 grants.
What is The Armand Hammer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Armand Hammer Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $119,094, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Armand Hammer Foundation give grants?
The Armand Hammer Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Armand Hammer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Armand Hammer Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Armand Hammer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Armand Hammer Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Grace Christian Academy ($773,656), Christ Holy Sanctified Church of America ($15,000) and Nashville Life Church ($15,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Armand Hammer Foundation?
The Armand Hammer Foundation reported $89.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (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 is The Armand Hammer Foundation's EIN?
The Armand Hammer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7010813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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