The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton
The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $270K.
The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,685,584
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $267,674
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $269,662
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $17,131
- -98.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 15 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton gives
- Giving grew 308% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 556% of 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2020) to $3.4M (2022). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Ministries Pierre, SD | General | $500,000 |
| Trent Elijah Foundation Orange, CA | General | $400,000 |
| Chosen Little Ones Windsor, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Equip 210 Laguna Niguel, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Arise Oc Inc Irvine, CA | General | $70,000 |
| Words of Comfort Hope and Promise San Clemente, CA | General | $70,000 |
| Next Generation Dana Point, CA | General | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,685,584 | $267,674 | $17,131 | — | — | — | $269,662 | $215,211 |
| 2023 | $4,435,585 | $622,345 | $1,279,132 | $1,265,000 | 7 | $1,265,000 | $622,345 | $227,424 |
| 2022 | $5,093,300 | $325,165 | $3,428,774 | $3,418,000 | 4 | $3,418,000 | $325,736 | $290,095 |
| 2021 | $8,187,308 | $-76,236 | $322,138 | $310,000 | 3 | $310,000 | $42,196 | $419,841 |
| 2020 | $8,584,030 | $2,927,331 | $338,231 | $310,000 | 1 | — | $527,331 | $307,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton is led by Jacqualine Hamilton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacqualine Hamilton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Schiefelbein
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Hasson
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton
How large is The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton?
The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $268K.
Where does The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton operate?
The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton has awarded grants in California, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia.
How much is The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton reported a distributable amount of $215K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton's EIN?
The Jacqueline and Willis Hamilton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0643046. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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