The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W is a private foundation based in Lewisburg, West Virginia. It made 55 grants totaling $837,210 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in West Virginia.
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W at a glance
In short: The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W gave $837K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in West Virginia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $837,210
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,222
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,096,953
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Lawson Hamilton III as the contact and calls for a prescribed form, proof of exempt status, and all information relevant to the proposed grant. Restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Lawson Hamilton Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 1006, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Phone: (304) 646-1558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hoops Family Children's Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 249 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 6% to New York, 1% to Iowa, and less than 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 55 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $709K (2020) to $837K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $837K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoops Family Children's Hospital Huntington, WV | GRANT | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer New York, NY | GRANT | $50,000 |
| WVU Foundation Cancer Institute Morgantown, WV | GRANT | $50,000 |
| WVU Foundation Children's Hospital Morgantown, WV | GRANT | $50,000 |
| Appalachian Leadership Education Foundation Hansford, WV | GRANT | $46,000 |
| CASA of the 11TH Judicial Circuit Lewisburg, WV | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Children's Home Society of WV Lewisburg, WV | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County Lewisburg, WV | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Greenbrier County 4-H Leaders Association Lewisburg, WV | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Lewisburg, WV | GRANT | $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 | $14,096,953 | $1,192,014 | $972,215 | $837,210 | 55 | $837,210 | $1,046,475 | $872,779 |
| 2023 | $13,870,538 | $1,213,638 | $923,361 | $831,250 | 53 | $831,250 | $713,897 | $795,701 |
| 2022 | $13,632,163 | $791,022 | $900,802 | $768,300 | 48 | $768,300 | $676,548 | $807,642 |
| 2021 | $13,733,315 | $1,227,853 | $866,070 | $720,800 | 48 | $720,800 | $1,106,833 | $857,543 |
| 2020 | $13,370,753 | $4,986,826 | $820,505 | $708,950 | 45 | — | $887,630 | $671,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W reported a distributable amount of $873K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, children’s services, education, the arts, community development, housing and food assistance, domestic-violence services, and local history. These descriptions reflect grantees’ stated missions: for example, Carnegie Hall says it presents and promotes artistic performances and exhibitions and provides arts education, while the Family Refuge Center says it provides outreach, advocacy, and shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $837,210. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $50,000 each to Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer, WVU Foundation Cancer Institute, and WVU Foundation Children’s Hospital; and $46,000 to Appalachian Leadership Education Foundation. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to CASA of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Children’s Home Society of WV, Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County, and Greenbrier County 4-H Leaders Association. Carnegie Hall received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawson W Hamilton III as president and trustee; Barbara Hamilton Ford as secretary and trustee; Courtney M O’Neil as vice-president and trustee; and Meredith M German as treasurer and trustee.
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W is led by Lawson W. Hamilton III, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawson W. Hamilton III
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Hamilton Ford
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Courtney M. O'Neil
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meredith M. German
Treasurer & 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 Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W
How much does The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W give each year?
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W gave $837K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $831K across 53 grants.
What is The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's typical grant size?
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,222, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W give grants?
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W gives mostly in West Virginia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lewisburg, WV (21 grants), Charleston, WV (8 grants), Morgantown, WV (7 grants) and Ronceverte, WV (4 grants).
Does The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (55 grants).
Who are The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's largest grantees?
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's largest 2024 grantees include Hoops Family Children's Hospital ($50,000), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer ($50,000) and WVU Foundation Cancer Institute ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W?
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $837K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $873K (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 Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, children’s services, education, the arts, community development, housing and food assistance, domestic-violence services, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's EIN?
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1885473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W 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
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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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