The Hampton Family Foundation
The Hampton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It makes grants to organizations, with its 2025 grants going entirely to recipients in Nebraska.
The Hampton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hampton Family Foundation gave $257K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Nebraska. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $256,500
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,773
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,233,405
- -6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 Hampton Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to contact Micheal Lindberg and submit a letter. It states there are no restrictions or limitations, while noting that grants are more likely to go to Nebraska and/or Lincoln community organizations that promote education, individual self-worth, and independence.
- Contact
Application contact: Micheal Lindberg
Mailing address: 3400 Plantation Dr Ste 110, Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: (402) 489-8858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hampton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Fdn ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 151 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hampton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 31 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2021) to $272K (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Fdn Lincoln, NE | Construction Management Scholars | $45,000 |
| Cedars Youth Services Lincoln, NE | General | $25,000 |
| Secc Foundation Lincoln, NE | Hampton Family Fdn Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Fdn Lincoln Public School Lincoln, NE | Fielding Dreams | $12,500 |
| People's City Mission Lincoln, NE | General Support | $10,500 |
| Teammates Mentoring Progr Lincoln, NE | General Support | $10,500 |
| Clinic with a Heart Lincoln, NE | General Support | $9,000 |
| Foster Care Closet Lincoln, NE | General | $8,500 |
| Jr Achievement Lincoln, NE | Ja Classroom Sponsor | $8,500 |
| Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center Inc Lincoln, NE | General Support | $8,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,233,405 | $73,253 | $286,562 | $256,500 | 33 | $256,500 | $43,191 | $250,548 |
| 2024 | $3,446,714 | $49,076 | $300,138 | $271,500 | 32 | $271,500 | $23,447 | $248,774 |
| 2023 | $3,697,775 | $120,493 | $282,781 | $254,000 | 31 | $254,000 | $20,768 | $246,179 |
| 2022 | $3,860,063 | $43,564 | $249,702 | $221,000 | 29 | $221,000 | $16,134 | $254,674 |
| 2021 | $4,066,201 | $4,997,491 | $130,627 | $101,500 | 26 | — | $17,478 | $220,171 |
| 2019 | $1,695,266 | $274,228 | $108,118 | $103,000 | 30 | — | $44,031 | $99,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hampton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K 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 separate foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its filing identifies education, individual self-worth, and independence as qualities promoted by organizations more likely to receive grants.
Its 2025 grants included support for educational and youth programs, as well as community services. For example, Cedars Youth Services describes its mission as helping children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. People’s City Mission says it provides temporary housing and assistance to homeless people in the Lincoln area. Clinic with a Heart describes providing free care to uninsured and underinsured people, while Foster Care Closet provides clothing and a safe intake setting for children in foster care. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $256,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $45,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for Construction Management Scholars. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Cedars Youth Services for general support and $25,000 to the SECC Foundation for the Hampton Family Foundation Scholarship. The foundation also gave $12,500 to the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools for Fielding Dreams and $10,500 each to People’s City Mission for general support and Teammates Mentoring Program for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Lindberg as secretary/treasurer, Bruce A. Hocking as vice president, Robert B. Evnen as president, and Charles Norris as director.
The Hampton Family Foundation is led by Robert B. Evnen, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert B. Evnen
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles Norris
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bruce A. Hocking
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Lindberg
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Hampton Family Foundation
How much does The Hampton Family Foundation give each year?
The Hampton Family Foundation gave $257K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $272K across 32 grants.
What is The Hampton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hampton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,773, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hampton Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Hampton Family Foundation give grants?
The Hampton Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (30 grants).
Does The Hampton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The Hampton Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hampton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hampton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Fdn ($50,000 across 2 grants), Cedars Youth Services ($25,000) and Secc Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hampton Family Foundation?
The Hampton Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hampton Family Foundation fund?
No separate foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its filing identifies education, individual self-worth, and independence as qualities promoted by organizations more likely to receive grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hampton Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says to contact Micheal Lindberg and submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hampton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hampton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0815827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Hampton Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hampton-family-foundation-morg_c9a819f27fed4173a2c9a66f9200e21b
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