The Hampe Family Foundation
The Hampe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Holmen, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Hampe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hampe Family Foundation gave $151K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,666
- +296.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,741
- +164.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Montana (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hampe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ($50K). Together the top 9 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hampe Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Missoula, MT | program needs | $50,040 |
| Fishing for Life Minnapolis, MN | program needs | $37,000 |
| Andy & Stevie Komprud Youth Day Ettrick, WI | program needs | $21,126 |
| Purple Heart Outdoors Tour Staten Island, NY | program needs | $10,000 |
| Adventure Amputee Camp Alexandria, VA | program needs | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Outdoors Orlando, FL | program needs | $10,000 |
| La Crosse Community Foundation La Crosse, WI | program needs | $8,000 |
| Holmen Area Foundation - Holmen Trap Team Holmen, WI | program needs | $2,500 |
| American Legion Riders District 7 Coon Valley, WI | program needs | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $30,605 | $151,525 | $150,666 | 9 | $150,666 | $30,605 | $4,063 |
| 2023 | $71,880 | $11,394 | $40,731 | $38,000 | 6 | $38,000 | $11,322 | $8,213 |
| 2022 | $101,217 | $11,223 | $36,249 | $35,540 | 8 | $35,540 | $10,514 | $11,092 |
| 2021 | $156,412 | $46,584 | $60,923 | $60,500 | 7 | $60,500 | $46,317 | $12,954 |
| 2020 | $170,751 | $19,608 | $65,663 | $64,000 | 6 | — | $19,233 | $13,704 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hampe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hampe Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas D Jorde
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard C Hampe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Hampe Family Foundation
How much does The Hampe Family Foundation give each year?
The Hampe Family Foundation gave $151K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 6 grants.
What is The Hampe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hampe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,741, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hampe Family Foundation give grants?
The Hampe Family Foundation's top state is Montana, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (25%) and Wisconsin (22%).
Does The Hampe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Hampe Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Needs" (9 grants).
Who are The Hampe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hampe Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ($50,040), Fishing for Life ($37,000) and Andy & Stevie Komprud Youth Day ($21,126), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Hampe Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hampe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hampe Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hampe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1965828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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