The Hamels Foundation Inc
The hamels foudation is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the power of education by giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals.
The Hamels Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hamels Foundation Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,662
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,662
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,662
- Total assets
- $708,724
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hamels Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Hamels Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $80K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance San Rafael, CA | Africa Projects | $55,662 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $708,724 | $199,205 | $219,125 | $55,662 | 1 | $149,697 |
| 2024 | $740,631 | $61,527 | $206,439 | $63,853 | 1 | $6,000 |
| 2023 | $890,007 | $45,689 | $121,945 | $58,768 | 1 | $23,747 |
| 2022 | $905,227 | $66,663 | $149,052 | $80,332 | 2 | $44,769 |
| 2021 | $1,140,455 | $86,913 | $220,295 | $55,154 | 2 | $13,634 |
| 2020 | $1,101,820 | $92,531 | $271,152 | $59,291 | 3 | $19,280 |
About The Hamels Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Hamels Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K. Net investment income was $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hamels Foundation Inc is led by Alaina Baker, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alaina Baker
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2025)
Heidi Hamels
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart T. O'Neal III
Board President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Greene
Board Secretarytreasurer
Chief Operations Officer → Board Secretarytreasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
$67K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Rob Keegan
Board Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Young
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqeline Hamblin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: BJ Richardson (2020–2024) — Board Secretarytreasurer
- Former: Sophie Riegel (2020–2024) — Head Board Chair
- Former: Cole Hamels (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $91K, to Alaina Baker (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Hamels Foundation Inc
How much does The Hamels Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hamels Foundation Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $64K across 1 grant.
How large is The Hamels Foundation Inc?
The Hamels Foundation Inc reported $709K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $199K.
What is The Hamels Foundation Inc?
The Hamels Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Springfield, MO. It holds $709K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Hamels Foundation Inc operate?
The Hamels Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Pennsylvania.
What is The Hamels Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hamels Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3128059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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