The Hammond Community Corporation
The Hammond Community Corporation is a private foundation based in Hammond, Indiana. Its 2024 filing says it supports charitable cultural and educational organizations in the Hammond area.
The Hammond Community Corporation at a glance
In short: The Hammond Community Corporation gave $59K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,935
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,965
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,304
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (13 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hammond Community Corporation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing indicates that an application is available and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Shannon Morris-Smith as the contact and specifies Hammond organizations and Hammond activities as restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists December 16. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists December 16.
- Contact
Application contact: Shannon Morris-Smith
Mailing address: 5925 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
Phone: (219) 853-6397
Email: hcc@gohammond.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hammond Community Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bishop Noll Institute Foundation IN ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hammond Community Corporation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 30 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $100K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Noll Institute Foundation IN Hammond, IN | Educational | $9,642 |
| Hammond Central High School Hammond, IN | Educational | $5,102 |
| Hammond Area Career Center Hammond, IN | Educational | $5,054 |
| Charles N Scott Middle School Hammond, IN | Educational | $3,908 |
| Henry F Eggers Middle School Hammond, IN | Educational | $2,608 |
| St John Bosco School Hammond, IN | Educational | $2,503 |
| Hammond Early Learning Center Hammond, IN | Educational | $2,230 |
| School City of Hammond Hammond, IN | Educational | $1,500 |
| Washington Irving Elementary School Hammond, IN | Educational | $1,483 |
| An Anchored Heart Inc Hammond, IN | Elderly Care | $1,304 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $66,500 | $62,993 | $58,935 | 30 | $84,685 |
| 2024 | $23,742 | $61,721 | $82,477 | $76,816 | 31 | $29,403 |
| 2023 | $44,498 | $61,816 | $108,363 | $100,137 | 32 | $44,498 |
| 2022 | $91,257 | $58,505 | $45,064 | $44,061 | 18 | $135,317 |
| 2021 | $77,816 | $56,738 | $26,985 | $25,778 | 17 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its support for charitable cultural and educational organizations in the Hammond area. Its 2025 grants included support for educational purposes, elderly care, and needy families.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Towle Performing Arts Company, which received $1,304 in 2025, says it provides year-round entertainment and theater-related educational opportunities to residents in and around Hammond. Meals on Wheels Inc, which received $750, describes its work as promoting dignity and independent living for homebound people through volunteer delivery of nutritious meals in the greater Indianapolis area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $58,935. Grants ranged from $487 to $9,642, with a median of $1,304. Among the largest awards were $9,642 to Bishop Noll Institute Foundation, $5,102 to Hammond Central High School, and $5,054 to Hammond Area Career Center, all for educational purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that an application is available and lists Shannon Morris-Smith as the contact. The filing lists restrictions as “Hammond organizations” and “Hammond activities.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Vezmer as chairperson; Tiffany Mosley-Shelton as vice-chairperson; Amy Radolak, Brandon Dorsey, and Janice Polka as board members; and Shannon Morris-Smith as community liaison.
The Hammond Community Corporation is led by John Vezmer, Chairperson on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Vezmer
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Radolak
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Mosley-Shelton
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Polka
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Dorsey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Morris-Smith
Community Liaison
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Demumburn (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alexius Barber (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Antoinette Walker (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie Henry (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Concepcion Medrano (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hammond Community Corporation
How much does The Hammond Community Corporation give each year?
The Hammond Community Corporation gave $59K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 31 grants.
What is The Hammond Community Corporation's typical grant size?
The Hammond Community Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $1,304, and its average grant was $1,965, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hammond Community Corporation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Hammond Community Corporation give grants?
The Hammond Community Corporation gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hammond, IN (26 grants).
Does The Hammond Community Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Hammond Community Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (13 grants) and "Religious" (5 grants).
Who are The Hammond Community Corporation's largest grantees?
The Hammond Community Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Bishop Noll Institute Foundation IN ($9,642), Hammond Central High School ($5,102) and Hammond Area Career Center ($5,054), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Hammond Community Corporation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its support for charitable cultural and educational organizations in the Hammond area. Its 2025 grants included support for educational purposes, elderly care, and needy families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hammond Community Corporation?
The 2024 filing indicates that an application is available and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hammond Community Corporation's EIN?
The Hammond Community Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3368354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Hammond Community Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hammond-community-corporation-morg_5dff79bfba504c3f9c1ac772cae06482
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