The Harold Hamm Foundation
The Harold Hamm Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in Oklahoma in 2013 and based in Oklahoma City. It is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and classified as a corporate foundation. The foundation is supported by Harold G. Hamm and focuses on philanthropic giving in the areas of health and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-6.0% YoY
Grant Count
17
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$122K
-11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Harold Hamm Foundation supports nonprofit organizations with emphasis on factors that contribute to success in life, including:
- Health — including medical research
- Education — including scholarships and student support
- Community services — including homeless services and family services
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting organizations in Oklahoma, with a concentration of grantmaking in Oklahoma City.
Grantmaking
Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
** $100 to $25 million
Average Grant
** $122,000 (recent years)
Review Cycle
and formal RFP processes are not detailed in available sources.
How to Apply
The foundation accepts letters stating what funds will be used for. Specific application deadlines and formal RFP processes are not detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Harold Hamm Foundation primarily supports organizations in Oklahoma, with grantmaking concentrated in:
- Oklahoma (primary focus)
- Oklahoma City (emphasis area)
- North Dakota
- Virginia
Approximately 87% of all grants support organizations in these three states, though grantmaking reaches organizations across six states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $11.1 million
- Annual Revenue: $162,896
- Annual Expenses: $2.08 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Giving Rate: 21.9%
Historical Asset Growth:
- 2012: $3,000
- 2023: $18 million (per one source) / $11.1 million (per another)
- 2024: $11.1 million
Investment Income: The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Harold G. Hamm — President (2 hours per week, no compensation)
- Shelly Lambertz — Secretary (2 hours per week, no compensation)
The foundation is governed by two officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold G Hamm | President | 2 | — |
| Shelly Lambertz | Secretary | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Harold Hamm Foundation has made significant philanthropic commitments in recent years:
The Harold Hamm Foundation Donates $10M and Continental Resources**$34 million donation** to the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center at OU Medicine (2018)
**$50 million donation** to Oklahoma State University establishing the Hamm Institute for American Energy
Hamm Institute awards eight seed grants to advance energy ...**$10 million donation** to University of Mary, with Continental Resources also contributing $2 million
$50 million donation to Oklahoma State University establishes the Hamm Institute**Eight seed grants** awarded through the Hamm Institute to advance energy innovation at Oklahoma State University
Hamm Institute awards eight seed grants to advance energy ...The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations across its grantmaking history, with the highest grantmaking activity occurring in 2022 when $37.8 million was distributed across 16 grants.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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