The Hummel Family Fund Inc
The Hummel Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It made 35 grants totaling $89,140 in 2025, with recipients primarily in North Carolina.
The Hummel Family Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Hummel Family Fund Inc gave $89K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,140
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -43.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,547
- +86.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,417,630
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (87% 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 Hummel Family Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4082 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: (336) 288-7237
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hummel Family Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA Greensboro ($20K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 283 grants of 283 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. Other recipient states and jurisdictions were Virginia (6%), Washington, DC (4%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hummel Family Fund Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2023) to $127K (2020). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Support | $20,000 |
| NC Museum of Art Fndn Raleigh, NC | Support | $15,250 |
| Imagine NC First Raleigh, NC | Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Chatham County Pittsboro, NC | Support | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Greensboro, NC | Support | $5,000 |
| Institute for Southern Studies Durham, NC | Support | $5,000 |
| Uw of Greater GSO Greensboro, NC | Support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Merrifield, VA | Support | $2,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | Support | $2,000 |
| Fearrington Cares Pittsboro, NC | Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,417,630 | $48,531 | $89,422 | $89,140 | 35 | $89,140 | $48,249 | $93,486 |
| 2024 | $1,460,138 | $60,933 | $84,995 | $84,695 | 62 | $84,695 | $60,633 | $82,867 |
| 2023 | $1,484,200 | $-644,705 | $79,302 | $78,150 | 23 | $78,150 | $18,361 | $55,913 |
| 2022 | $2,208,696 | $37,365 | $126,516 | $124,365 | 67 | $124,365 | $35,214 | $92,836 |
| 2021 | $2,299,809 | $71,832 | $112,865 | $111,740 | 96 | $111,740 | $70,707 | $90,829 |
| 2020 | $2,344,276 | $173,191 | $135,747 | $126,525 | 79 | — | $172,151 | $118,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hummel Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, YWCA Greensboro says it provides support, empowerment, enrichment, and educational programs for adults, teens, children, and the wider community. The Institute for Southern Studies describes its work as exposing injustice, strengthening democracy, and building a community for change in the South. The Southern Environmental Law Center says its mission includes protecting clean air and water, a livable climate, and the region’s natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 35 grants totaling $89,140. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to YWCA Greensboro, $15,250 to NC Museum of Art Foundation, $10,000 to Imagine NC First, and $6,000 to United Way of Chatham County. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to First Presbyterian Church, Institute for Southern Studies, and UW of Greater GSO.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel D Hummel as president and Anne D Hummel as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Holmes A Hummel, Sam D Hummel Jr, Elizabeth H Bonitz, and Amelia H Hodges.
The Hummel Family Fund Inc is led by Samuel D. Hummel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel D. Hummel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amelia H. Hodges
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H. Bonitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Holmes A. Hummel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam D. Hummel Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne D. Hummel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Hummel Family Fund Inc
How much does The Hummel Family Fund Inc give each year?
The Hummel Family Fund Inc gave $89K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 62 grants.
What is The Hummel Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Hummel Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,547, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hummel Family Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Hummel Family Fund Inc give grants?
The Hummel Family Fund Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (7 grants), Pittsboro, NC (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Raleigh, NC (5 grants).
Does The Hummel Family Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Hummel Family Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (35 grants).
Who are The Hummel Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Hummel Family Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA Greensboro ($20,000), NC Museum of Art Fndn ($15,250) and Imagine NC First ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hummel Family Fund Inc?
The Hummel Family Fund Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (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 Hummel Family Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, YWCA Greensboro says it provides support, empowerment, enrichment, and educational programs for adults, teens, children, and the wider community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hummel Family Fund Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hummel Family Fund Inc's EIN?
The Hummel Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2035183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hummel Family Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hummel Family Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hummel-family-fund-inc-morg_d8311ab0feb84a2d9a472aeeb9cac01f
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