Alexander Hamilton Scholars
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$441K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Alexander Hamilton Scholars?
Alexander Hamilton Scholars is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by WC and EJ Thornton Foundation ($167K), Yang Jing Foundation ($53K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $441K in grants to Alexander Hamilton Scholars between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC and EJ Thornton Foundation | $166,650 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Yang Jing Foundation | $52,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $40,250 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Network for Good | $31,112 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,750 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Rainwater Charitable Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $22,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| FJC | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Lowen Family Foundation | $13,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Beall Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Robert J Cummins Family Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $5,600 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Wingood Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Maverick Capital Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| John K & Margaret a Ogren Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| AbbVie Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $89K.
What grants has Alexander Hamilton Scholars received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WC and EJ Thornton Foundation | education support for high achieving underfunded youth | $44,160 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Yang Jing Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,075 |
| 2025 | Lowen Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Robert J Cummins Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | WC and EJ Thornton Foundation | education support for high achieving underfunded youth | $40,481 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $16,500 |
| 2024 | The Beall Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Yang Jing Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lowen Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Wingood Foundation | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Robert J Cummins Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $550 |
| 2023 | WC and EJ Thornton Foundation | Education | $29,792 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Yang Jing Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,600 |
| 2023 | Maverick Capital Foundation | EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Robert J Cummins Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Lowen Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | WC and EJ Thornton Foundation | Education support | $25,855 |
| 2022 | Rainwater Charitable Foundation | TEXAS LEADER WEEKEND 2022 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,250 |
| 2022 | Yang Jing Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Lowen Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Alexander Hamilton Scholars?
Alexander Hamilton Scholars is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by WC and EJ Thornton Foundation ($167K), Yang Jing Foundation ($53K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $441K in grants to Alexander Hamilton Scholars between 2019–2025.
Who is Alexander Hamilton Scholars's largest funder?
WC and EJ Thornton Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Alexander Hamilton Scholars, with $167K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Alexander Hamilton Scholars received?
IRS 990 filings record $441K in grants to Alexander Hamilton Scholars across 52 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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