The Hamond Family Foundation
The Hamond Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ocean View, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Delaware, Texas, and New York, including unrestricted grants and charitable contributions.
The Hamond Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hamond Family Foundation gave $55K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- -99.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,750
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,486,713
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Hamond Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says written requests should be sent directly to the foundation with a brief history, the general purpose or need for funding, and a statement of tax-exempt status (501(c)(3) or similar). The filing says an organization must be a 501(c) nonprofit to qualify. It states that the board determines funding availability and the amount of any grant based on the need and nature of the request, with no other limitations or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions may be made any time through the calendar year.
- Deadline
- Submissions may be made any time through the calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Hamond Family Foundation
Mailing address: 6800 Jericho Tpke-Suite 105W, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: (516) 762-4213
Email: smazza@hamondgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hamond Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Delaware Education Foundation ($20K). Together the top 4 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 32 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 36% to recipients in Delaware, and 9% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hamond Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 18% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $6.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Delaware Education Foundation Ocean View, DE | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Austin Austin, TX | Unrestricted Charity | $20,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Unrestricted Charity | $10,000 |
| Nassau Empowerment for Tomorrow Garden City, NY | Unrestricted Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,486,713 | $355,698 | $129,399 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $331,017 | $303,451 |
| 2024 | $6,260,414 | $399,929 | $6,108,644 | $6,040,300 | 6 | $6,040,300 | $488,011 | $465,477 |
| 2023 | $11,408,985 | $316,255 | $38,765 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $348,264 | $430,747 |
| 2022 | $8,409,972 | $5,250,831 | $3,150,289 | $3,108,000 | 16 | $3,108,000 | $253,083 | $349,264 |
| 2021 | $6,309,430 | $4,629,217 | $326,585 | $271,000 | 5 | $271,000 | $286,188 | $230,125 |
| 2020 | $2,006,798 | $97,737 | $118,050 | $99,500 | 1 | — | $72,011 | $103,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hamond Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2025 — 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 reported 2025 grants went to organizations including the Southern Delaware Education Foundation, United Way of Greater Austin, Austin Pets Alive, and Nassau Empowerment for Tomorrow. Austin Pets Alive describes its mission as working to eliminate the killing of companion animals through resources, education, and innovative programs for communities needing assistance.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported four grants totaling $55,000 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $15,000. Its 2024 filing-year total was $6,040,300 across six grants; in 2023, it reported one grant totaling $15,000.
In 2025, the largest grants were $20,000 to Southern Delaware Education Foundation and $20,000 to United Way of Greater Austin. Austin Pets Alive received $10,000, and Nassau Empowerment for Tomorrow received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce S Hyams as President and Treasurer and Stephen J Miller as Secretary.
The Hamond Family Foundation is led by Bruce S. Hyams, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce S. Hyams
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sara Mazza (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Saul B. Hamond (2020) — President & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hamond Family Foundation
How much does The Hamond Family Foundation give each year?
The Hamond Family Foundation gave $55K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.0M across 6 grants.
What is The Hamond Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hamond Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hamond Family Foundation give grants?
The Hamond Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (36%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Hamond Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hamond Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Hamond Family Foundation?
The Hamond Family Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (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 does The Hamond Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2025 grants went to organizations including the Southern Delaware Education Foundation, United Way of Greater Austin, Austin Pets Alive, and Nassau Empowerment for Tomorrow. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hamond Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hamond Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hamond Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1705602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hamond Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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