The Hamelin Foundation Trust
The Hamelin Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Key Largo, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida, North Carolina, and Missouri, including organizations involved in dance, education, health care, caregiving, and other charitable work.
The Hamelin Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Hamelin Foundation Trust gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,150
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $3,195
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $457,877
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% 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 The Hamelin Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 South Island Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 588-1006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hamelin Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orcat ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 40% to recipients in North Carolina, and 1% to a recipient in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hamelin Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- Giving grew 203% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 $12K (2021) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orcat Key Largo, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Church of the Holy Cross Valle Crucis, NC | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Boone, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| High Country Caregivers Boone, NC | General Support | $3,150 |
| Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ransom Everglades School Coconut Grove, FL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Fairchild Tropical Gardens Miami, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Crossnore, NC | General Support | $500 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation Town and Country, MO | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $457,877 | $16,217 | $35,823 | $35,150 | 11 | $35,400 | $12,874 | $30,362 |
| 2022 | $489,438 | $14,582 | $22,033 | $19,550 | 7 | $20,699 | $13,434 | $22,652 |
| 2021 | $496,889 | $14,500 | $14,079 | $11,600 | 5 | $12,749 | $13,352 | $19,143 |
| 2020 | $496,468 | $14,243 | $15,036 | $12,500 | 5 | — | $13,113 | $15,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hamelin Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. Miami City Ballet says its mission is to present dance performances, train aspiring dancers, and develop dance education. Ransom Everglades School describes its mission as providing an educational environment centered on honor, academic excellence, intellectual growth, and students’ physical, cultural, and character development. Pi Beta Phi Foundation says it funds leadership programs, educational scholarships, and selected philanthropic support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $35,150. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Larger awards included $10,000 to ORCAT in Key Largo, Florida; $5,500 to Church of the Holy Cross in Valle Crucis, North Carolina; $5,000 each to Appalachian Regional Healthcare in Boone, North Carolina, and Miami City Ballet in Miami Beach, Florida; and $3,150 to High Country Caregivers in Boone, North Carolina. The listed purposes were generally support or general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists LINDA R BUERMANN and ERIC BUERMANN as trustees.
The Hamelin Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Buermann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda R. Buermann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Craig H. Rogers (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Shirley H. Rogers (2020) — Trustee
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 The Hamelin Foundation Trust
How much does The Hamelin Foundation Trust give each year?
The Hamelin Foundation Trust gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Hamelin Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Hamelin Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,195, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hamelin Foundation Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Hamelin Foundation Trust give grants?
The Hamelin Foundation Trust gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boone, NC (2 grants) and Coconut Grove, FL (2 grants).
Does The Hamelin Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hamelin Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hamelin Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Hamelin Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Orcat ($10,000), Church of the Holy Cross ($5,500) and Appalachian Regional Healthcare ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hamelin Foundation Trust?
The Hamelin Foundation Trust reported $458K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hamelin Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. Miami City Ballet says its mission is to present dance performances, train aspiring dancers, and develop dance education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hamelin Foundation Trust?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation 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 The Hamelin Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Hamelin Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6564937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hamelin Foundation Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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